Disrepair Case ManagerHourly Rate: £19.79 PAYE (Umbrella rate approx. £25 per hour)Location: Manchester, M9Job Type: Part-time (minimum 2 days in office)Join the Housing Services team at the Neighbourhoods Directorate of Manchester City Council as a Disrepair Case Manager. This role is pivotal in managing housing disrepair cases from start to finish, ensuring compliance with legal standards, timely completion of works, and delivering high-quality outcomes for residents.Day-to-day of the role:Act as the central point of coordination among residents, legal teams, contractors, surveyors, and internal departments.Provide expert advice on housing disrepair issues, interpret relevant legislation, and ensure tenant safety and wellbeing.Lead on statutory enforcement responsibilities and collaborate with other council teams and external bodies as necessary.Maintain high standards of customer service, ensuring all cases are handled efficiently and effectively.Manage data recording and quality control of case information and outcomes.Where required, manage staff through direct line management or a virtual/matrix team setup.Required Skills and Qualifications:Strong understanding of housing regulations and the disrepair pre-action protocol.Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a public sector or legal environment.Excellent communication skills, capable of negotiating and advising on complex cases.Strong planning, organising, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to ma