Housing Repairs Manager

Belmont Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Interim Housing Operations Manager for a temporary contract. The role involves overseeing housing operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with teams for service improvement. Candidates should have a strong background in housing management and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a flexible work setting and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful local government initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a local authority or housing association setting.
• Proven contract management skills.
• Experience in repairs and maintenance services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of DLO teams and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with housing standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to review performance.

Skills

Strong background in housing operations management

Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proactive, solutions-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Belmont Recruitment are working in partnership with Wrexham County Borough Council, who are seeking an experienced and adaptable Interim Housing Operations Manager to join their Housing & Assets team. This is initially a 3-6 month temporary contract working 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of DLO teams and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with housing standards and regulations, including Awabbs Law.
• Collaborate with internal teams to review performance, identify efficiencies, and streamline processes.
• Support strategic initiatives such as business case development, restructures, and service transformation.
• Provide operational resilience and responsive service delivery during organisational change.
• Contribute to high standards of service delivery for Wrexham's contract holders.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in housing operations management, contract management, or repairs and maintenance services.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working within a local authority or housing association setting.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams to deliver service improvements.

If this role would be of interest to you, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible