Property Services Officer

Public Sector; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public service organization in the East Midlands is seeking a Property Services Officer to enhance the delivery of compliant housing, focusing on Awaab's Law and damp and mould issues. The candidate will coordinate repairs and liaise with contractors, ensuring all compliance and operational standards are met. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with experience in housing repairs and maintenance. This hybrid role offers £16-£20 per hour for a contract of 6-12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in property services, housing repairs, voids or maintenance coordination.
• Understanding of damp and mould, HHSRS and housing compliance, or willingness to learn.
• Experience working with contractors and managing multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support management of damp and mould cases, tracking actions and timescales.
• Coordinate responsive repairs, ensuring completion targets and SLAs are met.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure works are delivered efficiently.

Skills

property services

housing repairs

maintenance coordination

damp and mould knowledge

strong organisational skills

communication skills

customer-focused approach

Job description

Property Services Officer/Coordinator – Damp & Mould/HHSRS (Awaab’s Law)

Location: East Midlands (hybrid)
Rate: £16-£20 per hour Umbrella DOE
Contract: 6-12 weeks

The role

We’re looking for a proactive Property Services Officer to support the delivery of safe, compliant homes, with a strong focus on Awaab’s Law, damp and mould, and HHSRS compliance.

You will coordinate repairs, compliance works and void property repairs and improvements, working closely with surveyors, contractors and housing colleagues to ensure works are delivered on time, to standard and in line with service level agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Support the management of damp and mould cases, tracking actions and timescales in line with Awaab’s Law and HHSRS
• Coordinate responsive repairs, compliance works and property repairs, ensuring completion targets and SLAs are met
• Liaise with contractors to ensure works are delivered efficiently and to the required standard
• Monitor progress, chase outstanding actions and escalate delays or quality concerns where needed
• Maintain accurate records, compliance documentation and audit trails
• Assist with contractor compliance checks and invoicing processes

What we’re looking for

• Experience in property services, housing repairs, voids or maintenance coordination
• An understanding of damp and mould, HHSRS and housing compliance (or willingness to learn)
• Experience working with contractors and managing multiple workstreams
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to safe, healthy homes