Healthy Homes Lead: Damp, Compliance & Safe Housing

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

Pension (LGPS)

Wellbeing support

Private health care

EV salary sacrifice

Volunteer days

Flexible & hybrid working

Learning & development

Job summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils is seeking a Healthy Homes Manager to lead the Damp and Mould service and ensure compliance with Awaab's Law across housing stock. The role develops the Housing Repairs and Maintenance function and ensures safe, healthy homes for residents.

The successful candidate will help manage investigations into damp, mould and other hazards, oversee repairs from diagnosis through completion, and collaborate with Housing, Compliance and Repairs teams to deliver

Qualifications

• A qualification in Building Surveying, Building Pathology, Construction, Building Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing damp, mould, and housing condition issues within residential or social housing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Awaab's Law, HHSRS, Homes Fit For Habitation and other housing legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience investigating property defects and identifying effective long-term solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make evidence-based decisions.
• Experience managing contractors, monitoring performance and driving service improvements.
• The ability to manage complex cases, prioritise workloads and meet statutory deadlines.
• A resident-focused approach, with a commitment to improving health, safety and wellbeing outcomes.
• The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Council's compliance with Awaab's Law and housing condition regulations.
• Managing investigations into damp, mould, condensation and other housing hazards.
• Undertaking building pathology assessments and identifying the root cause of property defects.
• Overseeing repairs from diagnosis through to completion, ensuring works are delivered to the required standard and within statutory timescales.
• Working closely with Housing, Property Assets, Compliance and Repairs teams to deliver effective solutions for residents.
• Managing specialist contractors and monitoring quality, performance and value for money.
• Assessing risks to resident health and wellbeing and ensuring appropriate support for vulnerable households.
• Producing performance reports, compliance information and recommendations to support service improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting Housing Ombudsman investigations, regulatory inspections and continuous improvement activity.

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils is seeking a Healthy Homes Manager to lead the Damp and Mould service and ensure compliance with Awaab's Law across housing stock. The role develops the Housing Repairs and Maintenance function and ensures safe, healthy homes for residents.

The successful candidate will help manage investigations into damp, mould and other hazards, oversee repairs from diagnosis through completion, and collaborate with Housing, Compliance and Repairs teams to deliver