Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

Karbon Homes; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot

Funding for qualifications, courses

Job summary

Karbon Homes is seeking an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator to lead pest management across our homes and communities. You will design and implement IPM strategies, coordinate inspections and work with Housing and Maintenance teams to prevent pest-related risks while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires a Level 2 Pest Management qualification, experience in housing or environmental services, and a proactive, collaborative approach to service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Integrated Pest Management (IPM) activities across housing stock and neighbourhoods.
• Develop and implement proactive IPM strategies to reduce pest activity and address root causes.
• Coordinate inspections, risk assessments, contractor management and performance monitoring.

Education

A Level 2 Pest Management qualification (RSPH/BPCA or equivalent)

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

We're looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Integrated Pest Management Coordinator.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate Karbon's pest management activities across our homes, neighborhoods and communal environments. You'll be responsible for developing and delivering a proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach that protects residents, supports safe and healthy homes, and ensures compliance with housing health and safety requirements, including Awaab's Law.

About The Role

You'll act as Karbon's subject matter expert for pest management, leading the development and implementation of Integrated Pest Management strategies across our housing stock and neighbourhoods.

With relevant experience in pest management, housing, environmental services or facilities management, you'll have a strong commitment to health and safety, compliance, customer service and continuous improvement.

Our Integrated Pest Management Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating pest management activities development of preventative solutions that address the root causes of pest activity across the organisation, including inspections, investigations, contractor management, performance monitoring and recording.

You'll work closely with Housing, Neighbourhood, Property Services and Grounds Maintenance teams to ensure pest-related hazards are identified, assessed and resolved effectively. The role is fundamental in supporting Karbon's healthy homes agenda and compliance obligations through a preventative, intelligence-led approach to pest management.

About You

We're looking for an experienced professional to join and support our Grounds Maintenance team in providing an already excellent service, delivered to our customers in a way that promotes high levels of customer focus, performance, safety and quality, with a strong emphasis on innovation, forward thinking and continuous improvement.

We're looking for candidates with a strong drive and initiative, committed to continual improvement and with a resilient outlook.

Candidates should have a good working knowledge of modern pest management practices, Integrated Pest Management principles and the challenges associated with managing pest-related risks within residential environments.

You'll have experience of undertaking inspections, carrying out risk assessments, managing contractors and using performance information to identify trends and develop practical solutions.

You should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills and be confident working with residents, colleagues and contractors to deliver positive outcomes.

A Level 2 Pest Management qualification (RSPH/BPCA or equivalent) is essential. Experience within social housing, environmental services or compliance-focused service delivery would be advantageous.

This must all be combined with a strong commitment to teamwork, delivering excellent customer service and continued learning and development.

Full UK Driving Licence Is Essential.

Working With Us

You will be part of our Grounds Maintenance team, supporting colleagues across Housing, Neighbourhood Services, Property Services and Compliance to improve resident wellbeing and maintain safe, healthy communities working across the Karbon geographical footprint.

If you require further information about the role, please contact:

John Gray – Head of Grounds Maintenance [e-mail]07833047115.

Key Details

• Integrated Pest Management Coordinator - Permanent role
• Salary: £29,063 per annum
• £657 flexible pot (which can be used for salary top-up)
• Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum (own car to be used)
• Location: Stanley
• 37 hours per week
• Full UK Driving Licence essential
• Regular travel throughout the Karbon footprint required

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre‑employment checks.

Why Join Us

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences and learning events

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 8 November 2026

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so don't wait too long to apply.

Interview date

To be confirmed

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview. Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at [e-mail].