Housing Services Manager - Repairs & Empty HomesCouncil
HOUSING SERVICES MANAGER – REPAIRS & EMPTY HOMES
Housing | Permanent | Full time
Salary
Grade 12 | £57,587 - £63,102 per annum
Hours
Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract
Permanent
Service
Housing - Repairs & Empty Homes
Closing date
2 October 2026
Interview date
To be confirmed
Lead change. Improve homes. Shape the future.Are you an experienced housing leader ready to make a visible, lasting impact? Bassetlaw District Council is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Housing Services Manager – Repairs & Empty Homes to lead our Repairs and Empty Homes service at a pivotal time of transformation.
Your leadership will help keep homes safe, compliant and well maintained, while bringing empty properties back into use quickly and effectively.
What you'll lead- Lead the Repairs and Empty Homes service, setting clear priorities and maintaining a strong focus on resident outcomes.
- Drive performance across housing repairs, empty homes and compliance, using insight and accountability to improve delivery.
- Oversee significant investment programmes, budgets, contracts and external providers.
- Ensure homes are safe, compliant and well maintained, and that void properties are returned to use efficiently.
- Champion service improvement, innovation and digital solutions that make services more responsive and effective.
- Contribute as a key member of the Housing Leadership Team and help shape the wider Housing transformation programme.
You will be an experienced housing professional who can combine strategic thinking with confident operational leadership. You will bring:
- A strong track record of leading operational housing services and delivering measurable improvements.
- Strong knowledge of housing repairs, compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Experience of managing budgets, contracts, investment programmes and external providers.
- The ability to lead teams, build accountability, improve performance and deliver results.
- A collaborative, customer-focused leadership style with the confidence to work across services and with partners.
- A forward-thinking approach and a genuine interest in innovation and digital solutions.
You will join a service with real momentum and the scope to make a lasting impact. Alongside a senior leadership opportunity with high organisational visibility, you will receive a generous and flexible benefits package.
26-32 days
annual leave, plus bank holidays
Pension
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working
flextime arrangements
Wellbeing
healthcare cashback plan
Impact
a central role in service transformation
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Ready to lead the next chapter?If you are ready to lead a vital housing service, drive improvement and help shape better outcomes for residents, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of Housing at Bassetlaw District Council.
How to apply
Please select Apply Online to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.
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Find out more
For further information about the role, email [email protected]. We will arrange for you to speak with the Head of Housing, who can provide further insight into the team, the role and the wider culture.
About Bassetlaw District Council
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and designed to ensure everyone is treated equally at every stage.
If you need support with your application, email [email protected] or call 01909 533121. We are here to support you.
Closing date: 2nd October 2026 | Early applications are encouraged
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Position type: Full time