Damp & Mould Manager
Location:North West London
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Damp & Mould Manager to lead our operational response and strategic management of damp, mould, and condensation cases across our housing portfolio. The successful candidate will bring extensive technical expertise, strong case-management capability, and a clear working understanding of Awaab's Law and its implications for social housing providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and continuously improve the organisation's damp & mould service, ensuring all cases are investigated, monitored, and resolved within required timeframes.
- Provide expert diagnosis of damp, mould, and condensation issues, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate remedial actions.
- Ensure full compliance with Awaab's Law, including clear response processes, investigation timescales, tenant communication standards, and record-keeping obligations.
- Work closely with Repairs, Asset Management, Compliance, and Housing teams to develop proactive strategies to prevent damp & mould.
- Oversee the delivery of remedial works, ensuring quality, value for money, and timely completion.
- Train and support staff in best-practice damp and mould identification, reporting, and tenant engagement.
- Produce accurate reports, dashboards and risk summaries for senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
- Engage directly with residents where required, providing clear, empathetic, and professional communication.
- Manage relationships with contractors, surveyors, and external specialists.
- Support broader property health and compliance initiatives, including ventilation, insulation, and building safety improvements.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience managing damp, mould, and condensation cases within housing, property management, or building maintenance.
- Strong technical knowledge of building pathology related to moisture, ventilation, thermal performance, and disrepair.
- Solid understanding of Awaab's Law and relevant housing health and safety legislation (including HHSRS and landlord obligations).
- Excellent investigative, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage caseloads effectively and oversee end-to-end resolutions.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with residents and provide clear guidance to internal teams.
- Experience managing contractors and delivering remedial programmes.
- Strong organisational, report-writing, and data-management skills.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead a high-profile, impactful area of housing compliance
- Professional development and training support
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
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