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£50,788 to £57,766 per annum&nbsp;Permanent, full time x 37 hoursBased at Honiton with hybrid working and a range of flexible&nbsp;working optionsBe part of our transformationEast Devon’s Housing Service has made significant progress in recent years, transforming the way we support our tenants and communities. With improved outcomes, strong regulatory feedback and recognition from our peers, we've laid down solid foundations. Now, we’re entering an exciting new phase – one focused on raising standards even further, embracing innovation and growing our impact.Join us at this key moment and be part of shaping the future of council housing in East Devon as we build a new management structure within our Property &amp; Asset team.Team East Devon – more than just a jobOur Property &amp; Asset Service is made up of skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds who bring energy and expertise to their roles every day. We’re united by one goal: delivering for our residents.In this role you will play an important role in supporting our Corporate Lead for Property &amp; Asset to shape the delivery of an efficient, high-quality, customer focused housing repairs and maintenance service across East Devon District Council’s housing stock.&nbsp;This includes responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance, and contractor management, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and health and safety requirements.We’ll need you to have a relevant professional or management qualification together with a formal qualification in a building related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience.&nbsp; A knowledge of general management of a housing service and a good understanding of housing policy and legislation together with experience of delivering a high-quality customer service.<h1>About us</h1>Our recent Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that ‘EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members’ and that’s certainly true! You will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations.&nbsp; And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here.<h1>Apply</h1>To apply online, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.eastdevon.gov.uk/jobs</a>.For an informal discussion, please contact Andy King, Assistant Director, Housing Regulated Services by email <a href="mailto:Andrew.King@eastdevon.gov.uk" target="_blank">Andrew.King@eastdevon.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing date:&nbsp; &nbsp;Midnight on Sunday, 3rd August 2025 with interviews planned for week commencing 11th August 2025

Repairs Service Manager

Competitive Salary&nbsp;London, &nbsp;N1 9QZYou’re an experienced leader in property and repairs services who will be the face of the repairs team in your region.&nbsp;We’re looking for customer focused individual who understands the importance of resident engagement and communication and drives this message throughout their team.&nbsp;You will be a key contributor to the development and implementation of our new Repair Strategy and lead the integration and transformation of your services.As our Regional Head of Property Services, you’ll be the lead voice and face of our repairs and maintenance operations in the Northeast London region.&nbsp;You’ll bring stability and strategic direction to a large and complex portfolio including responsive repairs, disrepair, voids, aids and adaptations, damp and mould, and planned property services.&nbsp;You’ll also help shape the future of our Repairs Strategy, embedding a culture of accountability, integration and resident-focused delivery.You’ll work closely with senior leaders, contractors, frontline teams and, most importantly, our residents, creating a service that’s consistent, high-quality and built on trust.&nbsp;A key part of our 3-year strategy is to improve resident engagement and communication – this will be through resident surgeries during the day and after working hours. You’ll create a joined-up culture with our housing and operations teams where everyone is working towards the same goal.In this role, you’ll be the go-to lead for all property services in your region, handling high-profile cases and emergency escalations with calm, clarity and care.&nbsp;You’ll set the tone as a visible, accountable and inspiring leader for a multi-functional team and own performance and drive improvement from KPIs and compliance to satisfaction and service quality.&nbsp;You’ll be required to meet with your team and contractors each Monday in the regional office at Kings Cross along with 1-2 days working from an office location.You’ll build strong partnerships across internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring every part of the service works in sync and use data, feedback and insight from regular Works in Progress meetings with contractors and regular solicitors’ meetings to continually review the case load of your region to resolve any blockages to allow a speedy resolution for our residents.You’ll lead contract management, drive value for money, and ensure all work meets regulatory, legal and safety standards.To be successful in this role, you’ll:<ul><li>Be a strong leader with experience in property services, disrepair or repairs operations within a social housing or similar environment.</li><li>Have a good understanding of data and how to use this to drive performance within a team</li><li>Have experience of managing disrepair and major works, void works and delivery</li><li>Have a track record of managing large, cross-functional teams, and getting results that matter</li><li>Possess excellent knowledge of building pathology, and specific experience of building maintenance, contract management and health &amp; safety legislation.</li><li>Be confident in leading through complexity and crisis, with a calm, solutions-focused approach.</li><li>Passion for equity, inclusion and making services work for everyone.</li></ul>At Peabody, we’re all about making a difference to our community and helping people flourish.Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:<ul><li>Flexible and hybrid working</li><li>30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more</li></ul>Ready to apply?Click ‘Apply’ to send us your CV and tell us why you’re the right fit for this role.<ul><li>Advert Closing Date:&nbsp;20th July</li><li>Interviews:&nbsp;Stage one interviews will take place in person on 24th July. Stage two interviews, including a presentation, will take place in person on 7th August.</li></ul>As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

Regional Head of Property Services

LEVEL 9 (£48,021 -£52,078) | FULL TIME | PERMANENTAn exciting opportunity has become available to join our Property Services (Operations) Team as a Building Services Engineer.As the Building Services Engineer, you will be responsible for managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical systems &amp; passenger lifts within the property portfolio. You will need to have a strong technical background and the ability to troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role and possess relevant qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering.&nbsp;Full job description here:&nbsp; <a href="https://southessexpropertyservices.co.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n2051.pdf&amp;ver=2629" target="_blank">Building Services Engineer.pdf [pdf] 275KB</a>&nbsp;To apply, please send your CV to <a href="mailto:LloydWilliams@seh.southend.gov.uk" target="_blank">LloydWilliams@seh.southend.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;<h3>Closing date for applications: Friday 25th July 2025</h3>

Building Services Engineer

£42,708 to £49,764 per annumPermanent, full time x 37 hoursBased at Honiton with hybrid working and a range of flexible working optionsBe part of our transformationEast Devon’s Housing Service has made significant progress in recent years, transforming the way we support our tenants and communities. With improved outcomes, strong regulatory feedback and recognition from our peers, we've laid down solid foundations. Now, we’re entering an exciting new phase – one focused on raising standards even further, embracing innovation and growing our impact.Join us at this key moment and be part of shaping the future of council housing in East Devon and we build a new management structure within our Property &amp; Asset team.Team East Devon – more than just a jobOur Property &amp; Asset Service is made up of skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds who bring energy and expertise to their roles every day. We’re united by one goal: delivering for our residents.Supporting the Repairs Service Manager, you will manage and develop our team of maintenance surveyor to deliver a high quality and customer focused responsive repairs service across East Devon District Council’s housing stock.&nbsp; This role is central to ensuring that homes are safe, secure, well maintained and meet regulatory and service standards.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will lead and manage the maintenance surveyor team by providing clear direction, support and professional development this includes prioritising surveys based on legal and Housing Health &amp; Safety Rating System (HHSRS) needs.You’ll need to have a good general education with GCSE at grade C or above including Maths and English as well as HNC or equivalent in a building related subject or experience in building related work and identifying building defects and specifying repairs works.&nbsp;You could be a qualified building surveyor or hold an equivalent building degree.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of building construction and contract management is essential<h1>About us</h1>Our recent Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that ‘EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members’ and that’s certainly true! You will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organisation which works together with local people to create great value services and an outstanding community, economy and environment in which people want to live, work, visit and enjoy now, and for future generations.&nbsp; And with our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, our highly flexible and collaborative hybrid Worksmart working arrangements as well as our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy and Here.<h1>Apply</h1>To apply online, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eastdevon.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.eastdevon.gov.uk/jobs</a>.For an informal discussion, please contact Andy King, Assistant Director, Housing Regulated Services by email <a href="mailto:Andrew.King@eastdevon.gov.uk" target="_blank">Andrew.King@eastdevon.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Closing date: &nbsp;&nbsp;Midnight on Sunday, 3rd August 2025 with interviews planned for week commencing 18th August 2025

Senior Surveyor

£36,477 pa + benefitsPitsea, Essex – covering North East London, North West London, South London or North Counties)Are you a customer-focused professional with knowledge of damp and mould casework? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for delivering high-quality housing services that make a real difference?As Damp and Mould Lead, you’ll play a key role in delivering an effective, efficient, and customer-first repairs service—focusing on cases involving damp, mould, and condensation. Acting as the main point of contact for residents, contractors, and internal teams, you’ll ensure that all damp and mould issues are investigated and resolved quickly, compliantly, and with empathy.With a strong understanding of current housing legislation, including&nbsp;Awaab’s Law, you’ll take ownership of medium- to high-risk cases—safeguarding residents’ health, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping drive service improvements across the board. Your ability to manage cases from first report through to resolution will be crucial, and your proactive, collaborative approach will help streamline processes and reduce complaints.You’ll work closely with our Repairs Team, regional offices, contractors, and the wider Property Services function to deliver a joined-up, resident-centred service. You’ll attend visits, review repair histories, escalate risks, and identify lessons learned to help strengthen our long-term approach to damp and mould prevention.To succeed in this role, you’ll need to work from the Pitsea office one day per week and spend at least one day in your nominated region (Northeast London, Northwest London, South London, or North Counties). Some flexibility to work outside of core hours or attend resident visits will be required.Your focus will be on getting things right the first time—offering solutions that are timely, safe, and sustainable. You’ll use your excellent communication and IT skills to manage cases, monitor performance, and keep stakeholders informed every step of the way.If you’re an organised, driven, and resident-focused professional with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to service excellence, we want to hear from you.To be successful in this role, you’ll:<ul><li>Have experience of working in housing, building services or a property related field.</li><li>Have knowledge of repairs issues relating to damp and mould and understand the legislation and compliance to ensure best practice.</li><li>Be proficient in problem-solving, able to handle complex customer issues while exploring alternative solutions to achieve satisfactory outcomes.</li><li>Identify vulnerabilities by showing empathy and understanding in resident interactions.</li><li>Be experienced in handling high-risk and escalation cases, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.</li><li>Have strong communication skills and be able to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of policies, processes, and legislation, ensuring compliance and best practices.</li></ul>Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:<ul><li>30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays</li><li>Two additional paid volunteering days each year</li><li>Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal</li><li>4 x salary life assurance</li><li>Up to 10% pension contribution</li></ul>Closing date: 17th July 2025 at midnight.&nbsp;PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp;You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. &nbsp;Peabody are not able to offer Visa sponsorship.

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