Damp & Mould Resident Liaison Officer
London Borough of Croydon
Salary range: Grade 6 £36,693- £37,794p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon
Damp and Mould Resident Liaison Officer
Helping residents through damp and mould issues, from report to resolution.
We’re looking for a Damp and Mould Resident Liaison Officer to be a key point of contact for residents while damp and mould issues in their homes are being addressed.
The role
You’ll manage the resident-facing coordination of damp and mould cases, working closely with residents, contractors, operatives and Housing colleagues to make sure inspections and works are progressed and residents are kept informed.
You’ll:
- maintain regular contact with residents throughout their case, including where works are delayed or change
- arrange access, inspections and appointments and coordinate with contractors and in-house operatives
- monitor open and outstanding works and follow actions through to completion
- visit residents and provide approved information before works where required
- maintain accurate case records and respond to resident enquiries
- work across frontline and back-office teams to resolve issues and prevent cases from stalling
- identify delays, risks, recurring issues or contractor performance concerns and escalate these appropriately
- support contractor and service performance, including invoice and valuation checks and post-inspection activity where required.
Technical diagnosis and specialist surveying decisions remain with the appropriate technical officers.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who understands the importance of responding effectively to damp and mould and providing a good resident experience.
You’ll need:
- knowledge or experience of housing, repairs, property maintenance or damp and mould, with an understanding of responsive repairs processes
- experience of working with residents or customers, and contractors
- excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle difficult conversations sensitively
- strong organisation and case-management skills, with the ability to coordinate appointments and actions and follow issues through to resolution
- good record-keeping and digital skills
- the ability to identify when issues, delays or risks need to be escalated
- an understanding of health and safety, safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable residents.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to join a service where your work will have a direct impact on residents and the quality of their homes. You’ll be part of a team focused on improving how we respond to damp and mould, with opportunities to develop your career in Housing.
We offer:
- Career Development – opportunities to learn, develop and build your career
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Up to 31 days annual leave, subject to eligibility, plus Bank Holidays and the option to purchase additional leave
- Work Life Balance – flexible and agile working in line with service requirements
- Family Friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support available 24/7
- Inclusive Culture – working in a diverse organisation where everyone is valued
- Make a Difference – work that directly improves services and outcomes for Croydon residents
To view the job profile please click here
Application closing date: Friday 2 October 2026
Assessment/Interviews: Week Commencing 26 October 2026
Apply early
This vacancy may close without notice if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.