A fantastic building maintenance job opportunity in Canterbury, Kent.
The Facilities Management team at Canterbury City Council is looking for a Damp and Mould Officer to join them.
Our Damp and Mould Officers lead on the identification, investigation, and resolution of damp and mould issues across our housing stock. This vital role supports our commitment to safe, healthy homes and aligns with the introduction of Awaab’s Law, which enforces strict legal timeframes for addressing hazardous housing conditions.
What’s in it for you? .
- A salary £33,622.29 – £36,996.47
- Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
- Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.
- We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
- We do not work on Bank Holidays.
- A fantastic local government pension scheme.
- We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role.
- Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
- An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.
About this Damp and Mould Officer job in Canterbury:
In this role, you will visit our tenants to identify potential issues relating to damp and mould and raise the necessary works to rectify it for them.
Here’s what you’ll get up to:
Ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law, including:
- Emergency repairs within 24 hours.
- Formal response to tenant complaints within 14 days.
- Repairs initiated within 7 days of assessment.
- Conduct Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) surveys and recommend remedial actions.
- Liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver timely and effective solutions.
- Promote awareness and provide guidance to residents on managing damp and mould.
Working pattern
- Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
About you, the ideal Damp and Mould Officer for the job:
Your experience
- Experience in building maintenance and repair, particularly within residential or social housing environments.
Your knowledge
- Strong knowledge of damp and mould diagnostics and remediation.
Your skills
- Ability to identify root causes of damp and mould, including structural defects, plumbing issues, poor ventilation, and condensation.
- Strong communication skills, able to offer advice and explain technical issues clearly to residents and colleagues.
- Able to write reports and update case records accurately.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
So, if this Damp and Mould officer job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
For and informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work in Canterbury City Council’s Facilities Management team, please contact Nathan Foley by email [email protected]. Nathan is our Lead Building Asset Manager and very much welcomes your email.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 06 July 2026.
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Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.
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