Repairs and Maintenance Manager

Company: Arun District Council
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Location: Littlehampton
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead a high-quality, responsive repairs and maintenance service for Arun District Council residents. You will reduce void rent loss, ensure legal and safety compliance, including Awaab’s law, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll manage contracts, strategic procurement, and the repairs budget while delivering resident-focused services aligned with professional standards. This is a chance to shape housing outcomes and contribute to the district’s wellbeing.

Pay / Benefits

  • professional development
  • career progression
  • flexible working arrangements
  • work-life balance

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of the repairs and maintenance service to residents
  • Enhance service quality and minimise void rent loss
  • Ensure compliance with legal and safety standards, including Awaab’s law
  • Oversee contract procurement and strategic contract management
  • Manage repairs and maintenance budget and drive performance improvement
  • Promote inclusive behaviours and deliver resident-focused services
  • Contribute to continuous service improvement and professional development

Key requirements

  • Experience in repairs and maintenance management
  • Strong contract procurement and strategic contract management experience
  • Budget management and cost control
  • Commitment to professional standards (CIH) and continuous development
  • Ability to deliver resident-focused services and inclusive behaviours
  • inclusive behaviours
  • leadership
  • problem-solving
  • contract procurement
  • strategic contract management
  • budget management

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026