Interim Disrepair Manager

Location: South West England

Duration: Initial 6-month contract

Rate: Circa £500 per day

Our client, a Local Authority in the South West, is seeking an experienced and highly capable Interim Disrepair Manager to lead their Responsive Repairs team within Housing and Landlord Services.

About the Role

As Disrepair Manager, you will manage a team of surveyors and support staff responsible for responding to and resolving legal disrepair cases. Acting as the council's lead on housing condition litigation, you will oversee performance management, legal case handling, and continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team of surveyors and support staff delivering responsive disrepair services
Act as the council's lead on all legal housing condition claims, advising internal legal teams and supporting case preparation
Oversee performance management, ensuring timely, high-quality responses to disrepair cases and legal proceedings
Develop service improvement plans based on lessons learned from complaints and legal outcomes
Monitor and manage large revenue and capital budgets, ensuring value for money
Represent the service in court and high-level legal discussions as required

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Educated to degree level in building surveying, environmental health, or related discipline
Extensive experience in a senior housing role, preferably within social housing
Proven management experience including professional staff, contractors, and budgets
Expert knowledge of housing disrepair legislation and legal protocols
Demonstrated experience of managing disrepair performance, legal costs, and case outcomes
Membership or working toward membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIEH, CIOB, CIH) - Desirable

If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed)