Damp and Mould Manager

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council is seeking a Damp and Mould Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety for housing. The role involves managing contractors and performance metrics, with opportunities for hybrid working. A strong commitment to customer service and extensive knowledge in housing maintenance is essential.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Generous Leave Entitlement

Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Health Care Options

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying and contract management crucial.
• Demonstrated knowledge through experience with disrepair issues.
• Experience delivering services with a focus on resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage Damp and Mould compliance and performance reporting.
• Review properties, making recommendations for improvements.
• Manage contractors, work programs, and associated budgets.

Skills

Contract Management

Project Management

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 in Managing Housing Maintenance

HND in Building Surveying

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Damp and Mould Manager to join our team based in Great Wenham, Suffolk. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of GBP43,693 - GBP50,788 per annum (pro rata for part time).

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Damp and Mould Manager to join our Building Safety and Compliance Team. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

About the role

This role is key in ensuring that we meet our statutory and regulatory obligations in respect of compliance and Health and Safety for our housing and corporate properties.

Reporting to the Compliance Manager you will be responsible for the production of key asset compliance and related Damp and Mould performance information, including the production of reports on our Damp and Mould Performance.

You will review and complete detailed reports on the condition of properties with recommendations for improvements and defect resolution.

You will manage contractors, programmes of work and budgets associated with Damp and Mould repairs, ensuring that a high performing customer centric service is delivered.

About you

We are looking for an experienced professional who can make recommendations and implement remedial action to address issues of disrepair in our housing and corporate properties.

To be successful, you will:

• have completed either a Level 4 in Managing Housing Maintenance/HND in Building Surveying or equivalent with demonstrable knowledge through experience in surveying and contract management
• demonstrate experience of delivering a customer centric service and of working with residents to deliver high quality services is essential
• have experience of working effectively within a multi disciplined team
• demonstrate contract and project management skills.

There is an opportunity for hybrid working with two days a week in either of our Ipswich or Great Wenham offices.

About us

Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

• Great opportunities for learning and development.
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support Programme.
• Employee Assist Programme.
• Health Care Options.

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go!

We are committed to working in a more hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

Closing date: 23rd July 2025

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Damp and Mould Manager ?role, even if you don t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.