Healthy Homes Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave—rising with service

LGPS pension

Wellbeing support

Private health care options

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Volunteer days

Flexible and hybrid working

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils is seeking a Healthy Homes Manager to lead the Damp and Mould service and ensure safe, healthy homes across our housing stock in Great Wenham and surrounding areas.

The role focuses on implementing Awaab's Law phased requirements, coordinating investigations, and delivering timely repairs with a strong emphasis on resident health and safety.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Building Surveying, Building Pathology, Construction, Building Engineering or related discipline.
• 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 related housing regulation.
• Experience investigating property defects and identifying long-term solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with evidence-based decision making.
• Experience managing contractors, monitoring performance and driving service improvements.
• The ability to manage complex cases, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with Awaab's Law and housing condition regulations.
• Manage investigations into damp, mould, condensation and other hazards.
• Undertake building pathology assessments and identify root causes.
• Oversee repairs from diagnosis through completion within statutory timescales.
• Collaborate with Housing, Property Assets, Compliance and Repairs teams.
• Manage specialist contractors and monitor quality and cost efficiency.
• Assess risks to resident health and wellbeing and support vulnerable households.
• Produce performance reports, compliance information and recommendations.

Skills

Damp & mould management

Regulatory compliance

Contractor management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Resident-focused approach

Building pathology awareness

Education

Building Surveying / Building Pathology / Construction / Building Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking Healthy Homes Manager to join the team based in Great Wenham. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £46,579 - £54,143 per annum (pro rata for part time).

This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.

Join our team

We are looking for a Healthy Homes Manager to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance team.

If you share our values and you are motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As our Healthy Homes Manager, you will play a key role in delivering our response to Awaab's Law and managing housing condition hazards across our housing stock. You will lead the Council's Damp and Mould service delivery along with future compliance with Awaab's Law Phased Implementation, helping to ensure our residents live in safe, healthy and compliant homes.

• 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.

About you

We are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated housing professional with experience of managing housing condition cases and delivering excellent outcomes for residents.

You will have:

• 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.

About us

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.

We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:

• 60 conservation areas
• two National Landscapes
• many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page.

Our ways of working

We believe work is what we do, not just where we go.

We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

Closing date: 5.00 pm, 19 October 2026.

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