Property Disrepair Manager

Property Disrepair Manager

£60,152 per annum

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire - Hybrid

Permanent, Full Time

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the housing community?

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Property Disrepair Manager to join our Operations (Property) team and to help us achieve our social mission.

About the role…

We are seeking an experienced Property Disrepair Manager to lead our Awaab’s Law and Disrepair service, ensuring customers receive a proactive, high‑quality and compliant response.

You will fully manage cases of damp and mould within our properties and ensure continued compliance with Awaab’s Law, including when the legislation is expanded later this year, while also overseeing all disrepair cases across the organisation.

You will work closely with solicitors, consultants and contractors to ensure cases are handled effectively, risks are reduced and outcomes are delivered promptly. The role involves managing complex and sensitive cases, providing expert technical guidance, monitoring performance and driving service improvements to support safe and healthy homes.

About you

With a degree, technical qualification, or substantial experience in property maintenance, asset management, building pathology or a related field, the successful candidate will have strong knowledge of housing legislation and the confidence to manage sensitive cases involving vulnerability.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are key and you will have the ability to build collaborative partnerships.

We are looking for a motivated individual with good organisational, time management, administrative and prioritisation skills along with intermediate IT skills.

The role offers a blended working style with a mix of remote, site and office working. If you are passionate about delivering safe, healthy homes and leading a high‑impact service, we would welcome your application.

For more information, please refer to the attached job description.

About us

At Fairhive Homes, we’re driven by a simple yet powerful vision: “Homes for Living, Communities for Life” This isn’t just what we do; it’s what we strive for every day. As a non-profit housing association, we’re dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do.

We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.'

We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we’re here to make that vision a reality.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash plan which enables you to claim money back against a wide range of services and treatments.

We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role requirements, we offer flexible working conditions that help you balance your work and life!

You’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day.

Our commitment to you

We’re focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognise that our differences are what make us stronger and are committed to having our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve. Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we’re looking for.

We are really proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it’s coming along to one of our Menopause Café’s, becoming one of our Neurodiversity Champions or joining one of our inclusion lunches and learn sessions. Plus, our supportive team culture and active social committee mean you’ll always have a strong network of people around you!

Take a look at our LinkedIn profile to learn more about what our colleagues have been talking about or championing this year.

Ready to Apply?

We understand that not every candidate will tick every box on our list. If your experience looks a bit different from what we’re looking for, but you believe you can bring something valuable to the role, we still want to hear from you!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work in an environment that values your contributions, please apply, we can’t wait to meet you