Senior Housing Disrepair & Litigation Lead

Birmingham City Council; Saltley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority is seeking an experienced leader to manage their Disrepair & Litigation Team. This role requires strong technical housing knowledge and legal expertise, focusing on preventing legal disrepair action while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in building construction and repairs, alongside excellent communication skills for high-pressure environments. This position involves managing a team, analyzing performance data, and developing relationships with stakeholders to improve outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in building construction, repairs, and disrepair case management.
• Experience leading and developing staff with strong HR skills.
• Ability to prepare high-quality legal submissions and reports.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in court proceedings.
• Ability to analyze case data to drive improvements.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team handling disrepair and litigation cases.
• Act as focal point for internal services and Legal Services.
• Prepare witness statements and attend court hearings.
• Monitor and analyze performance, budgets, and service demands.
• Ensure compliance with disrepair legislation and policies.
• Build strong working relationships with various stakeholders.

Skills

Building construction

Repairs management

Disrepair legislation

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management tools

Job description

A municipal authority is seeking an experienced leader to manage their Disrepair & Litigation Team. This role requires strong technical housing knowledge and legal expertise, focusing on preventing legal disrepair action while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in building construction and repairs, alongside excellent communication skills for high-pressure environments. This position involves managing a team, analyzing performance data, and developing relationships with stakeholders to improve outcomes for residents.