Lead Repairs & Construction Manager

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Manager for their Damp and Disrepair section. You will oversee operational management, ensure compliance with legislation and Awaabs Law, and drive the delivery of quality, customer-focused services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a similar senior role, strong people management skills, and financial expertise. This position is pivotal in contributing to the council's ambitious goals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior management position.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational services effectively.
• Strong understanding of the legislative environment relevant to housing.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational aspects of the Damp and Disrepair section.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and Awaabs Law.
• Establish business goals to deliver positive outcomes.

Skills

People management skills

Business acumen

Financial management

Compliance with legislation

Job description

You will be responsible for the operational management of the Damp and Disrepair section within the Repairs & Maintenance division, ensuring professional planning and direction of the service, meeting the requirements of Awaabs Law.

Duties will include ensuring the service is compliant with legislation, regulation and AWAAB's law. Establishing clear business goals whilst ensuring it is delivering positive outcomes for people. You will contribute to meeting the Councils priorities by ensuring the delivery of quality, consistent and value for money services through effective service and business planning, budget and performance management.

We have high expectations that services are customer focussed and high performing, making the best use of resources available to contribute to the Council goals of proud, fair and ambitious.

As this is a Senior position, you must be able to demonstrate previous experience at a similar level within the organisation, together with excellent people management skills, and accomplished business and financial acumen.