ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our residents homes are safe and maintained to a high standard. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION At The Guinness Partnership, our goal is for residents to enjoy living in their homes. Our Repairs and Maintenance teams are integral to achieving this vision by providing great homes and exceptional service. They play a crucial role in ensuring our homes are safe, warm, and dry, making our residents proud to live in them. We have new opportunity for a Damp, Mould & Condensation Manager to join the team. This role will serve as the strategic lead in preventing damp, mould, and condensation in our resident's homes. Reporting to the Head of Disrepair, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and industry standards. You will bring strong technical leadership to colleagues, lead on proactive and preventative measures to address damp and mould issues, conduct inspections, and diagnose the most challenging and complex cases. About You: We are a resident-focused organisation, and we believe that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will possess strong technical knowledge of the causes, prevention, and resolution of damp, mould, and condensation issues. Additionally, you will demonstrate the rigour and determination to ensure our homes remain safe, warm, and dry for our residents. You will also be able to demonstrate the following: Essential skills & experience: Good knowledge of The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (Awaabs Law) Up to date knowledge of building maintenance, Decent Homes Standard, Health & Safety, and Building Safety legislation. Strong technical knowledge of the causes of DMC in residential properties and prevention and resolution of DMC. Experience engaging with and communicating with residents in a social housing or other relevant context. Experience of leading, managing, developing and motivating operational teams. Experience of repairs management information systems. Essential qualifications: Educated to Level 4 in Surveying or Construction & Built Environment or equivalent. A technical qualification (trade NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent experience). Desirable qualifications: Certified Surveyor of Timber & Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB) and Certified Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings (CSDB) RICS Expert Witness Certificate A recognised Leadership and Management qualification. To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile. Please apply with a CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. REEDTGP Benefits Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme