Damp, Mould and Disrepair Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Damp, Mould and Disrepair Specialist to enhance housing conditions in Portsmouth. This full-time role involves managing cases from initial contact to resolution, implementing proactive strategies, and ensuring effective communication with residents. With a vibrant and inclusive culture, the company offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and private medical insurance. If you are passionate about improving living conditions and have a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Productivity-related bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Health care cash plan

Enhanced parental leave pay

Access to counselling services

Electric car scheme

In-house training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing damp and disrepair cases.
• Strong communication skills for resident interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases of damp, mould, and disrepair from contact to resolution.
• Coordinate inspections and remedial works with contractors.

Skills

Case Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Damp and Mould Expertise

Education

Relevant Certification in Housing or Property Management

Job description

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Damp, Mould and Disrepair Specialist, Portsmouth

Client: VIVID Housing

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d0f7e0722dd1

Job Views: 1

Posted: 07.05.2025

Expiry Date: 21.06.2025

Job Description:

We’re VIVID! –We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people!

We’re looking for a Damp, Mould and Disrepair Specialist to join our team! This role is based out of our Portsmouth office, and you’ll be working across Hampshire. It is a full-time, permanent position working 39 hours per week. The role requires travel and working from any of our sites when necessary.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro-rata, with options to buy or sell annual leave
• A productivity-related bonus scheme
• A generous contributory pension of 6%, with employee contributions matched between 7% and 10%
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan (Medicash)
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to counselling, legal, and financial services
• Electric car scheme
• Various in-house and e-learning courses, coaching, and mentoring programs

Role responsibilities:

As a Damp, Mould and Disrepair Specialist, you will manage cases related to damp, mould, and disrepair for VIVID, from initial contact to resolution. This includes designing and implementing proactive strategies to prevent issues, organizing inspections (including third-party assessments), diagnosing causes, and planning remedies.

You will coordinate remedial works with our Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) or external contractors, ensuring satisfactory resolution. You will work with legal partners on disrepair claims, gathering necessary information and evidence.

You will provide expert advice to residents and colleagues, offering clear communication and holistic, long-term solutions for damp and condensation issues. Using data and local knowledge, you will anticipate future cases and collaborate with other teams to develop broader solutions.

A valid driving license and a car for business use are essential. Offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 26 May.