Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Arun District Council; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Arun District Council is seeking a professional to lead, direct and drive the delivery of a high-standard repairs and maintenance service for its residents at Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton. The role focuses on improving service quality, minimising void rent loss, and ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards, including Awaab’s law commitments.

The post holder will manage contract procurement, strategic contract management, the repairs and maintenance budget, and drive continuous

Job description

Employer: Arun District Council
Salary: £64,442 - £67,197 per annum
Location: Arun Civic Centre, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. the role does require occasional out of hours working.
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 16/10/2026 at 23:59
Reference: CE/26/346226

At Arun District Council, we are continuously working to improve wellbeing, housing, the environment and the economy within the district. We care about making a difference to those who live, work, and visit Arun, and you could bethat difference.

Overall Job Purpose

The postholder will lead, direct and drive the effective delivery of a quality high standard, responsive repairs and maintenance service for Arun District Council’s residents.

This role focuses on enhancing service quality, minimising void rent loss, and ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards. The role also has overall responsibility for delivering the Awaab’s law compliance and improving outcomes for residents.

The postholder will be responsible for contract procurement, strategic contract management, managing the repairs and maintenance budget and driving and delivering continuous performance improvement.

As a housing professional at Arun District Council, you'll be expected to deliver resident-focused services, maintain your professional competence, promote inclusive behaviours, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

The role profile located at the bottom of this advert details the main duties of the job, as well as the behaviours, competencies and professional standards that will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Why Join Us?

We love to invest in our people, providing opportunities for professional development, career progression and personal fulfilment. Work-life balance is encouraged, and we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. Please see Why work for Arun for more information on what Arun offers its employees.

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Professional Standards

All colleagues in housing roles are expected to demonstrate the CIH professional standards to ensure that our tenants and users receive the highest levels of service. Further information about the standards can be found via the CIH website and the link below:

Successful applicants who do not currently hold the required CIH qualification will be supported to achieve it as part of their professional development within a specified timeframe.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability.