Job Description

LocationSouth Derbyshire District Council, SwadlincoteReferenceJOB/25/01427Salary detailsFrom xc2xa350,788 to xc2xa352,805 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per weekClosing Date08 June 2025South Derbyshire District Council is investing in its Housing Service to provide quality homes and services for tenants and the residents of South Derbyshire.The Council would like to hear from committed, enthusiastic and determined people who can help to develop and improve services that respond to the changing needs of customers and the new regulatory framework.The successful candidate will provide operational leadership and direction in delivering an effective, efficient and compliant maintenance service through the provision of housing stock data management and services to ensure compliance with fire and electricity. lift, gas asbestos, water hygiene and other housing safety regulations. You will also be the Councils Duty Holder for Fire.You will be leading a team of qualified duty holders to ensure the Council remain statutory compliant. You will ensure management of the procurement contractor management and planning of, maintenance, testing and servicing contracts such as annual gas safety, servicing and maintenance; electrical, testing, repairs and maintenance; asbestos testing; fire risk assessments; Legionella testing; lifts maintenance; etc., ensuring that systems are in place to ensure that all testing or maintenance is completed and recorded to ensure statutory compliance.You will manage budgets from the Housing Revenue Account related to compliance workstreams. Provide regular reports on performance, Health and Safety, property safety and compliance, customer satisfaction and budgets. You will ensure service policy and procedures are regularly reviewed and aligned with current guidance, legislation, and regulations.We are looking for applicants committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and good customer care to ensure our tenants receive an excellent service.Once you have read the job description and person specification, should you wish to discuss this role informally, please call Jason Dhesi - Head of Housing on 07443 190264.Provisional Interview Date: 19 June 2025Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 86.28 KBFile size: 149.93 KBFile size: 117.4 KBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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