Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stanley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26–31 days

Birthday leave

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot £657

Car allowance £2,405/year for own car

Funding for qualifications and events

Job summary

Karbon Homes seeks a Pest Management lead to design and run a proactive, integrated pest management program across housing stock and neighbourhoods. The role covers the entire Karbon footprint and requires using your own car for travel between sites.

You will develop preventative solutions, lead strategies, and coordinate activity with housing, neighbourhood, property services and grounds maintenance teams. A Level 2 qualification and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Pest Management qualification (RSPH/BPCA or equivalent).
• Experience in pest management, housing, environmental services or facilities management.
• Experience of inspections and risk assessments.
• Experience managing contractors and using performance data to drive solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a proactive integrated pest management approach protecting residents.
• Ensure compliance with housing health and safety requirements, including Awaab's Law.
• Act as subject matter expert for pest management across housing stock and neighbourhoods.
• Lead development and implementation of integrated pest management strategies.
• Coordinate pest management activity across the organisation.
• Monitor pest management performance and maintain records.
• Work with teams to identify and resolve pest-related hazards.
• Oversee inspections and investigations of pest issues.
• Manage pest control contractors and contracts.

Skills

Pest management knowledge

Contractor oversight

Risk assessment

Communication skills

UK driving licence

Education

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

Job description

This permanent role sits within Karbon Homes' Grounds Maintenance team and works alongside housing, neighbourhood, property services and compliance colleagues. The post leads the design and running of a preventative pest management approach across the housing stock and shared neighbourhood spaces, including inspections, investigations, contractor oversight and performance monitoring. It is a travelling role covering the whole Karbon footprint, and the post-holder uses their own car for work. A recognised Level 2 pest management qualification and a full UK driving licence are essential.

What the job involves

• Develop and deliver a proactive integrated pest management approach that protects residents
• Ensure compliance with housing health and safety requirements, including Awaab's Law
• Act as subject matter expert for pest management across housing stock and neighbourhoods
• Lead development and implementation of integrated pest management strategies
• Coordinate pest management activity across the organisation
• Develop preventative solutions that address the root causes of pest activity
• Oversee inspections and investigations of pest issues
• Manage pest control contractors
• Monitor pest management performance and maintain records
• Work with housing, neighbourhood, property services and grounds maintenance teams to identify, assess and resolve pest-related hazards
• Support the healthy homes agenda through an intelligence-led approach to pest management

What’s required

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Relevant experience in pest management, housing, environmental services or facilities management
• Experience of undertaking inspections
• Experience of carrying out risk assessments
• Experience of managing contractors
• Experience of using performance information to identify trends and develop practical solutions

Skills & knowledge

• Good working knowledge of modern pest management practices and integrated pest management principles
• Understanding of the challenges of managing pest-related risks in residential environments
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working with residents, colleagues and contractors

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• Basic disclosure and barring check

Other

• Commitment to health and safety, compliance, customer service and continuous improvement
• Strong drive and initiative
• Commitment to teamwork and continued learning and development

Nice to have

• Experience within social housing, environmental services or compliance-focused service delivery

What’s offered

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 3 years
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot of £657, which can be used for salary top-up
• Karbon car payment of £2,405 per annum, for use of own car
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences and learning events