At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead housing disrepair management and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Company: Local Authority in North London focused on tenant health and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, potential for permanent position, and impactful work.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop long-term strategies and engage with the community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing quality and tenant wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing disrepair management and knowledge of relevant legislation.
The predicted salary is between 38 - 38 £ per hour.
- Disrepairs Manager (DISRENF) Enfield, England
- Duration: 3 months rolling contract (potentially permanent position available)
This role will lead and manage all activities related to housing disrepair, Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) compliance, and the diagnosis, remediation and prevention of damp and mould.
It ensures legal and regulatory compliance, protects tenant health and safety, and delivers high-quality, timely repairs and preventative strategies across the housing portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Disrepair Management
- Lead the end-to-end management of housing disrepair cases, including pre- and post-litigation processes.
- Act as the primary liaison with legal teams, surveyors, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely responses to claims, minimising financial exposure and reputational risk, and ensuring adherence to statutory response times under Awaab’s Law where applicable.
- Attend court proceedings and represent the Council alongside legal services.
- Monitor trends and implement proactive measures to reduce disrepair cases.
- HHSRS Compliance
- Oversee inspections and risk assessments in line with HHSRS requirements.
- Ensure properties meet statutory health and safety standards.
- Develop and implement action plans to mitigate identified hazards.
- Ensure alignment between HHSRS assessments and Awaab’s Law, particularly in relation to damp, mould, and excess cold.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and reporting frameworks.
- Damp & Mould Strategy and Delivery
- Lead the Council’s approach to diagnosing, managing, and preventing damp and mould.
- Ensure timely investigation of reported cases and delivery of effective remediation works.
- Promote a zero‑tolerance approach to damp and mould risks.
- Ensure full compliance with Awaab’s Law, including prescribed timescales for inspection, reporting, and remediation.
- Develop long‑term prevention strategies, including asset improvements and tenant engagement.
- Work collaboratively with residents to address causes, including behavioural and structural factors.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in managing housing disrepair cases and legal processes.
- Strong knowledge of HHSRS and housing legislation.
- Experience diagnosing and managing damp and mould issues in residential properties.
- Experience managing contractors and multi‑disciplinary teams.
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Disrepairs Manager in Enfield employer: Think Recruitment
North Northamptonshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With a focus on delivering high-quality services, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Working in North Northamptonshire provides a unique advantage of being part of a dedicated team committed to safety and compliance in a vibrant local environment.
