Repairs and Maintenance Manager

CIH International Housing Group; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Arun District Council is seeking a skilled professional to lead a high-quality, responsive repairs and maintenance service for residents. You will manage procurement, contract performance and budgets, and drive continuous service improvement while upholding safety standards and CIH professional guidance.

The role emphasises minimising void rent loss, delivering Awaab's law compliance, and promoting resident-focused services within a professional framework and flexible working arrangements.

Job description

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 be that 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:

CIH professional standards for housing professionals

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.

CLOSING DATE : 16 October 2026 23:59pm