Damp & Mould Manager
Location: North London
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
About the Role
We're working on behalf of a well-established social housing contractor operating across North London to recruit an experienced Damp & Mould Manager. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity offering the chance to step into a critical role focused on improving living conditions for residents and ensuring compliance with evolving housing standards.
You'll take ownership of damp and mould remediation programmes across a portfolio of occupied properties, leading operational delivery, managing teams on-site, and working closely with client representatives and residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage damp & mould inspection, diagnosis, and remediation works across social housing stock
- Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and surveyors to ensure works are delivered on time and to a high standard
- Act as the key point of contact for clients, residents, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations, industry standards, and legislative requirements
- Review survey reports and implement effective, long-term solutions (not just reactive fixes)
- Monitor budgets, track performance, and report on KPIs
- Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and resident satisfaction
- Support mobilisation and scaling of damp & mould programmes
Requirements
- Proven experience managing damp & mould works within social housing or a related sector
- Strong technical understanding of building pathology, moisture issues, and ventilation solutions
- Experience leading teams and managing subcontractors in a live housing environment
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice (e.g. HHSRS, Awaab's Law readiness)
- Ability to balance technical delivery with resident-focused service
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary between £50,000 - £60,000
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career progression
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on housing quality and resident wellbeing
- Supportive and growing contractor with a strong pipeline of works
If you're a driven professional looking to take ownership of a high-impact service area within social housing, we'd be keen to speak with you.
