Damp and Mould Manager

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

Job summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils seeks a Damp and Mould Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations for housing properties. This role involves managing contractors, producing compliance reports and improving housing conditions. Offering both full-time and hybrid working arrangements, the council emphasizes customer-centric service to support its 190,000 residents.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement (26-31 days a year)

Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Care Options

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge through experience in surveying and contract management required.
• Experience in a multi-disciplined team setting.
• Ability to make recommendations and implement actions for property disrepair.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and budgets for Damp and Mould repairs.
• Produce key compliance reports for asset performance.
• Review property conditions and recommend improvements.

Skills

Customer centric service

Contract management

Project management

Education

Level 4 in Managing Housing Maintenance or HND in Building Surveying

Job description

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Great Wenham, Suffolk CO7 6PS
• £43,693 - £50,788 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Full Time, 37 hours per week
• Permanent

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.

For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page .

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.

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity.

If you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Adam Gayford by calling 01449 724878.

Closing date: 5pm, 23 July 2025.

When applying, please ensure:

• that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
• your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile' section of the Job Description and Person Specification.

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.