Repairs Manager (Awaab's Law)

Camden Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Flexible working

Family leave

Pensions scheme

Loan schemes

Staff networks

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking a Repairs Manager to lead operational delivery under Awaab’s Law from initial referral through inspection, make-safe actions, remedial works and closure while maintaining clear records and timelines.

The role combines strong repairs knowledge with supervision of trade staff, coordinating with planners, surveyors and contractors to provide a safe, timely and high-quality service to residents.

Qualifications

• Strong background in repairs, maintenance or housing property services.
• Experience supervising trade operatives or coordinating repair activities.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support Camden's response to Awaab’s Law from referral to closure with clear records.
• Supervise trade staff and coordinate with planners, surveyors and contractors.
• Ensure inspections, make-safe actions and remedial works are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Willingness to travel across the borough to attend inspections and support delivery.

Skills

Repairs knowledge

Supervisory experience

Health and safety

Education

Recognised trade qualification or hands-on experience

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £52,205 - £59,484

Grade: Level 4 Zone 2

Location: Holmes Road Depot, NW5 3AP

Contract Type: 12 Months (Fixed Term)

Hours: Full Time (36 hours)

Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026 at 23:59

About Camden

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What You’ll Be Doing

The Repairs Manager - Awaab’s Law will support the operational delivery of Camden’s response to hazards that fall within the scope of Awaab’s Law. The role will help ensure that cases are progressed from initial referral and triage through inspection, make-safe action, remedial works, resident updates and closure, with clear records showing that statutory and internal timescales have been met.

The postholder will combine good technical repairs knowledge with practical supervision of trade staff. They will work closely with planners, repair operatives, surveyors, specialist teams and contractors to support a safe, timely and consistent service for residents. The role is operational and supervisory, with responsibility for coordinating day-to-day activity, checking quality and escalating risks where required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Basic DBS.

All About You

You’ll bring a strong background in repairs, maintenance or housing property services, with the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to help deliver Camden’s response to Awaab’s Law. Whether through a recognised trade qualification or hands-on experience, you’ll understand responsive repairs and be confident identifying and managing issues such as damp, mould, leaks, ventilation problems and other housing defects.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You’ll have experience supervising trade operatives or coordinating repair activities, ensuring work is completed safely, to a high standard and within required timescales. You’ll be comfortable carrying out inspections, assessing quality, producing clear records and communicating effectively with colleagues, contractors and residents, including those who may be vulnerable.

You’ll have a good understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and the importance of accurate record keeping in regulated services. Strong IT skills and the ability to use repairs and case management systems are essential to supporting effective service delivery. Most importantly, you’ll be committed to providing a responsive, resident-focused service, working collaboratively with others to ensure hazards are addressed quickly, risks are managed appropriately and residents are kept informed throughout the process. A willingness and ability to travel across the borough to attend inspections and support operational delivery is also important.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments

At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [e-mail] or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.

What We Offer

From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.

Anonymised Application - in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.