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About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a regional social housing provider for a skilled and proactive Housing Maintenance Manager to join their team on a temporary 3-month contract (with potential extension).

This is a key leadership role overseeing the delivery and continuous improvement of maintenance and repair services, ensuring homes are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with all relevant legislation and standards.

You’ll lead multiple operational teams responsible for planned and programmed repairs, responsive repairs, empty homes, works planning, call handling, and stores management — ensuring an efficient, customer-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

As Housing Maintenance Lead, you will:

* Lead, manage, and direct the effective performance of the housing maintenance and asset functions.

* Oversee the delivery of planned and programmed repairs, responsive repairs, works planning, empty homes, and stores operations.

* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards — including health and safety, finance, HR, equality and diversity, and data protection.

* Promote a ‘zero tolerance’ health and safety culture, embedding best practice across teams.

* Work closely with other managers within the Business Unit to ensure a joined-up approach to maintaining and improving housing stock.

* Provide technical advice and support to operational teams, particularly in relation to scheduling systems and maintenance software.

* Manage contractor relationships and partnerships, identifying service demand and allocating supplementary work packages effectively.

* Oversee a comprehensive stores service, including stock control, procurement, supplier management, and financial oversight.

* Deputise for the Business Manager – Housing Maintenance and Asset Management as required.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced leader with strong technical and operational expertise in housing maintenance and asset management. You’ll bring:

* Proven experience in social housing repairs and maintenance management.

* A strong understanding of health and safety compliance and housing legislation.

* Experience managing multifunctional teams delivering repairs, voids, and planned works.

* Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

* The ability to build effective working relationships with contractors, colleagues, and residents.

* A relevant technical qualification or degree (e.g. in Building Surveying, Construction, or Asset Management) is desirable.

Contract Details

* Location: Nottinghamshire (hybrid working may be considered)

* Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience)

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced maintenance or asset management professional with a passion for delivering quality housing services, we’d love to hear from you