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Responsive Repairs Planning Supervisor – Kent – Council Client. 37 hours per week. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing repairs professional to lead the back-office planning and scheduling function of a busy responsive repairs service. Overview of the role You will be responsible for managing the Repairs Team back-office functions, ensuring jobs are scheduled efficiently, monitored effectively, and delivered within required timescales and KPIs. The role will oversee work in progress, invoicing, contractor performance, damp & mould cases (including Awaab’s Law compliance), disrepair case preparation, and digital system improvements. You will directly manage Customer Service Agents and administrative staff while working closely with the Operations Manager and Front Office Team Leader to ensure a smooth end-to-end repairs journey for residents. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability within a forward-thinking Housing Service.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage the responsive repairs back-office team
Oversee scheduling, automation and manual planning functions
Monitor KPIs, WIP and productivity trends
Identify service improvements and implement solutions
Manage contractor performance, hold review meetings and track KPIs
Oversee damp & mould cases and ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law
Support disrepair case preparation and evidence gathering
Ensure contractor invoices are validated and processed correctly
Drive digital transformation and system improvements
Produce performance reports for senior management
Requirements:
Proven experience within social housing responsive repairs
Previous team leader / supervisory experience
Strong understanding of repairs scheduling and WIP management
Experience managing contractor performance
Excellent analytical skills with strong Excel knowledge
Experience using housing management systems (MRI, Orchard, Northgate or similar)
Understanding of disrepair and damp & mould processes
Knowledge of health & safety and contractor compliance