Job Description

Be part of our transformation

East 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 & Asset team.

Team East Devon - more than just a job

Our Property & 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.

This role will be a critical one within our Property & Asset team that will oversee all key areas of statutory and regulatory compliance, including gas, electrical safety, fire safety, asbestos, legionella, lifts, radon and emerging building safety requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring that tenants remain safe in their homes and that the Council fully meets is legal and regulatory obligations.

You will develop and manage robust programmes for cyclical and statutory testing and inspection and ensure any subsequent remedial actions are resolved to meet customers expectations.

We want you to have a good general education with 5 GCSE at grade C and above, including English and Maths together with a degree or HNC or equivalent in a building related or construction subject. Significant experience in managing staff and contractors responsible for the repair and maintenance of social housing stock. You will need a working knowledge of CDM and building regulations together with a good working knowledge of health & safety, gas safety, fire safety and asbestos regulations.

About us

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. 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.

Apply

To apply online, please visit www.eastdevon.gov.uk/jobs.For an informal discussion, please contact Andy King, Assistant Director, Housing Regulated Services by email Andrew.King@eastdevon.gov.uk

Closing date:

Midnight on Sunday, 3rd August 2025 with interviews planned for week commencing 11th August 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,708.00-49,764.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Work from home
Schedule:

Holidays Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Honiton EX14