Job Description
5-6 months contract with a local authority
Summary
* The post holder will serve as the Lead Officer for the department, overseeing all aspects and procedures related to determining legal liability and defending the Authority against financial risks from Housing Disrepair claims, Personal Injury claims, Statutory Nuisance cases, and tenant compensation claims. This role requires strong analytical skills, decision-making ability in complex situations, and initiative to resolve issues effectively, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while minimising financial exposure for the Authority.
Responsibilities
* Investigate Housing Disrepair and allocated Personal Injury claims thoroughly, including conducting detailed interviews with claimants.
* Prepare comprehensive reports for insurers and solicitors and act as the Instructing Officer in settlement negotiations.
* Serve as the designated Expert Witness, attending court hearings and providing disclosure documentation, witness statements, and legal file preparation.
* Undertake detailed specialist surveys of dwellings to identify disrepair issues.
* Prepare contract specifications and manage contractors performing remedial works, ensuring quality standards and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Monitor all Housing Department claims/reports related to damp issues and provide trend analysis and updates to Senior Management.
Requirements
* Proven experience in managing Housing Disrepair claims, Personal Injury claims, and Statutory Nuisance cases within a local authority or similar environment.
* Strong background in contract management and overseeing remedial works.
* Demonstrated ability to act as an Expert Witness and prepare legal documentation for court proceedings.
* Experience in data analysis and reporting to inform strategic decisions.
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Law, Building Surveying, Housing Management, or a related discipline.
* Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIH, or similar) is desirable.
* In-depth knowledge of housing legislation, disrepair protocols, and health & safety regulations.
Additional Information
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Location: Ruthin Road, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL13 7TU, United Kingdom
* Interviews to be held at Housing Services, Ruthin Road, Wrexham
* The role closes on 17th December 2025, apply ASAP.
Requirements
The Post Holder will be the Lead Officer for the department and should be experienced in the management of all the aspects and procedures to determine legal liability and defend the Authority to minimise the financial risk to the Authority for Disrepair claims, Personal Injury claims, Statutory Nuisance along with tenant compensation claims and possess the ability to analyse data to make decisions in difficult situations exercising initiative to resolve issues as it is essential to the primary purpose of the post to minimise financial risk to the Authority.