Head of Repairs & Maintenance

Interim Head of Repairs and Maintenance
3–6 month contract | ASAP start
£650–£700 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working – 3 days on‑site
 

CVs are being reviewed WC 27th April and Teams interviews will be shortly thereafter.

If you are at your best when you are visible, hands‑on and fixing the issues that matter most to residents, this is a role you will want to move fast on. As Interim Head of Repairs and Maintenance, you will step into a critical leadership gap, stabilising and driving performance across a pressured repairs service with a clear focus on quality, safety and resident outcomes.

Reporting into the Director, you will take ownership of responsive repairs, damp and mould (including Category 1 hazards), voids and disrepair. This is a highly operational role where presence matters – you will be out on site, seeing issues first‑hand, challenging standards and supporting teams to get things right. The service has recently lost a post‑holder on a fixed‑term contract, and this interim appointment is key to restoring confidence and grip while a permanent solution is explored.

Your role as Interim Head of Repairs and Maintenance:-

• Lead responsive repairs, ensuring safe, timely and resident‑focused delivery
• Take firm ownership of damp and mould, including Category 1 hazard removal
• Drive performance across voids to minimise turnaround times
• Manage and resolve disrepair cases with a strong risk and compliance lens
• Be highly visible on site, engaging teams and inspecting works regularly

Your previous experience as an Interim Head of Repairs and Maintenance:-

• Proven leadership of a housing repairs and maintenance service
• Strong background working with a DLO or having led one previously
• Hands‑on experience dealing with damp, mould and disrepair at scale
• Confident operating in fast‑paced, pressured environments
• Demonstrable on‑site leadership presence and stakeholder management

 
This is an opportunity for an experienced operational leader who knows how to steady a service, rebuild standards and lead from the front. The Interim Head of Repairs and Maintenance will be trusted to make decisions, challenge constructively and deliver visible improvement quickly.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who would be a strong fit for the Interim Head of Repairs and Maintenance, please contact Sarah Williams on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact.)

Our clients are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. Recruiting decisions are based solely on experience and skills, and reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.

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