Newark & Sherwood District Council

Housing Maintenance and Asset Management Repairs and Empty Homes Supervisor (Planned Works, Damp and Disrepair) Permanent NS10 £35,235-£37,035 per annum 37 hours per week Lead the Way in Creating Safe, Healthy Homes for Our Community Are you an experienced and suitably qualified Housing Repairs / Maintenance Supervisor looking for your next challenge? We re building a brand-new team to lead and deliver essential works related to damp, mould, and disrepair in our housing stock and we want you to be a part of it. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a key leadership role within our organisation, coordinating a dedicated team of trades operatives and surveyors, and managing external contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery. You ll be instrumental in helping us meet our regulatory obligations, including those under Awaab s Law, while keeping customer focus at the heart of everything we do. In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package: Competitive salary Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 26 days and increasing with service Free car parking until June 2026 A variety of family-friendly benefits Flexi-time and hybrid working arrangements One day s paid volunteering leave Access to a health cashback plan and employee benefits platform £10/month gym membership at one of our four district gyms What you ll do: Ensure timely response and resolution of damp and mould cases in line with Awaab s Law Oversee disrepair works, ensuring completion within required timeframes Support delivery of the planned maintenance contract, meeting service standards and performance targets Manage a team of operatives and contractors, fostering high morale and strong performance Provide technical advice to the Repairs Customer Service and Works Planning team Consult with tenants on works and fittings, ensuring their voices are heard Investigate and resolve complaints with professionalism and care Monitor service demand and support ongoing delivery with the Repairs and Voids Manager What we re looking for: Demonstrable experience managing building maintenance or workforces Proven ability to supervise teams and drive high performance Strong planning and prioritisation skills Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities A full driving licence and access to a vehicle This is your chance to take on a leadership role that truly makes a difference helping us deliver safe, comfortable homes and outstanding service to our tenants. Ready to lead with purpose? We re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture focused on delivering our best for customers. We pride ourselves on our organisational culture and regularly receive positive feedback from employees. Our internal engagement programme ensures staff voices are heard, and they remain informed about Council activities and events. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jordan Hempenstall, Responsive Repairs and Voids Manager. As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: 12th September 2025 Interviews: To be confirmed.

Surveyor Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Salary NS10 £ 36,363 to £ 38,220 per annum plus £3,000 supplement (subject to review 2026) Shape the Future of Council Housing Are you passionate about delivering real impact through high-quality property services? Step into a pivotal role where your skills in building surveying and tenant liaison will directly enhance the lives of residents and improve the Council s housing assets. This is your opportunity to be at the heart of transformative housing investment, working collaboratively under experienced leadership to deliver projects that truly matter. In this dynamic role, you ll support the planning, maintenance, and improvement of housing stock and assets within the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), ensuring best value and high standards across the board. From drafting project briefs and managing contracts to engaging directly with tenants and residents, your work will ensure our housing services are inclusive, efficient, and community focused. Let your expertise create lasting change, one home at a time. We re an ambitious, forward-thinking Council with strong values and a culture of doing our absolute best to serve our customers. We are proud of our organisational culture and receive positive feedback from our employees. We have a programme of internal activity to ensure that the voices of our employees are always heard and that they are kept informed on all Council activity and events. From roadshows to an annual award ceremony, from reviewing working arrangements to our Hug in a Mug initiative, it is incredibly important our employees are shown how valued they are and that they remain the beating heart of our workplace. We offer: Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme. Flexi scheme. Hybrid working. A generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service. Family-friendly benefits. One days paid volunteering leave. Lifestyle benefits platform. Funded health cash plan. Free car parking £10 a month gym membership at one of our four gyms in the district. You will be working with a professional, committed and experienced team who are passionate about supporting us to deliver the objectives as outlined in our Community Plan. For an informal chat or more information, please contact Simon Ingram, Housing Asset Manager. Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026. As an employer we will promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare disabilities (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms. Closing Date: 14th September 2025 Interview: To be confirmed