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£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

£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.

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