Housing Maintenance Manager

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