We’re pleased to be working exclusively in partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council to recruit a Housing Repairs & Maintenance Manager to play a key leadership role within their Housing Service.
This is a senior operational role responsible for delivering high-quality, tenant-focused housing repairs and maintenance services across the council’s housing stock. You’ll lead an emerging repairs and maintenance team, ensuring compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction remain at the heart of service delivery.
Role & Responsibilities of the Housing Repairs & Maintenance Manager:
- Leading the delivery of responsive, planned, void and major works programmes
- Ensuring full compliance with statutory, regulatory and health & safety requirements
- Managing and developing the housing repairs and maintenance team
- Overseeing contractor procurement, performance and value for money
- Managing stock condition data and investment planning to support business plans
- Establishing and managing programmes of work across the housing portfolio
- Driving service improvement and enhancing tenant experience
- Preparing performance reports and advising senior leadership
- Working collaboratively across Housing and wider Council services
Skills & Experience of the Housing Repairs & Maintenance Manager:
- Building Surveyor background with significant experience in housing repairs, maintenance and compliance
- Strong leadership and people management capability
- Experience working in a regulated environment (ideally social housing)
- Knowledge of housing health & safety, building compliance and asset management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and operational pressures
- Strong communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills
- MRICS, MCIOB or relevant professional membership desirable
Salary & Benefits:
- 54,617 – £58,269 base salary
- Up to 31 days annual leave (dependent on service)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working – 2-3 days in the office
- Flexible working arrangements and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional leave per month
- Strong focus on wellbeing and development
Apply Now:
For more information, please contact Andrew Lambert on 07568 490452 or click Apply Now.
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