Damp And Mould Compliance Officer

Greenacre Recruitment Ltd; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Damp & Mould Compliance Officer for a three-month interim contract. The role involves maintaining records, conducting inspections, and ensuring properties meet compliance standards regarding damp and mould. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in housing or property services, strong inspection skills, and a customer-focused approach. This is a critical role to ensure the health and safety of residents in the community.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in housing, property services, or health & safety.
• Experience with damp and mould compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of damp and mould cases and compliance.
• Monitor and track damp issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct inspections and health and safety checks across housing.

Skills

Damp and mould issue resolution

Inspection and record-keeping

Customer-focused communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Damp & Mould Compliance Officer - Housing Services | Interim | 3-month contract | Letchworth Garden City

£18.06 per hour (PAYE)

Why This Role Matters

Damp and mould present serious health risks to residents. In this role, you'll help ensure properties are safe, compliant and well-maintained, supporting Housing Officers and contractors to address issues early, meet regulatory expectations and deliver positive outcomes for tenants.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records relating to damp and mould cases, property hazards and compliance activity.
• Monitor, track and support the resolution of reported damp and mould issues, ensuring actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Carry out inspections related to damp, mould and general health and safety, including pre- and post-works checks.
• Support Housing Officers in implementing actions arising from inspections, risk assessments and contractor reports.
• Liaise with contractors to coordinate remedial works and monitor progress to completion.
• Maintain central compliance records including fire safety, damp and mould actions and inspection outcomes.
• Conduct regular visual inspections and compliance checks across shared and general needs housing.
• Support residents to understand health, safety and damp prevention guidance, escalating concerns where required.
• Assist with enforcement activity, including documenting breaches and preparing follow-up correspondence.
• Provide compliance information to support risk assessments and internal reporting.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to team objectives and service improvement.

What We're Looking For

• At least two years' experience within housing, supported housing, property services or a health & safety environment.
• Experience dealing with damp and mould issues, property hazards or compliance activity.
• Strong inspection and record-keeping skills, with confidence using spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience carrying out and documenting property or accommodation inspections.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures within housing settings.
• Confident, customer-focused communication skills when working with tenants and contractors.
• Strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and manage workloads to deadlines.