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Salary: £47,181 | Level: CFL9

Join Swindon Borough Council as we strengthen safety, assurance and professionalism across housing and corporate property services. This technical role offers the opportunity to provide specialist compliance expertise within a service undergoing significant improvement and investment.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is investing £250 million over five years to improve safety and compliance across its housing and corporate property portfolio following a C3 regulatory judgement.

Mechanical and electrical compliance is a critical part of this programme.

Your New Role

As Specialist Compliance Officer – Mechanical & Electrical, you will support the delivery of statutory compliance across the housing and corporate portfolio, with a specialist focus on mechanical and electrical services.

Reporting to the Service Manager or Service Lead, you will coordinate inspections, statutory servicing and remedial works, monitor contractor performance and ensure works are carried out safely, on time and to specification. You will maintain accurate compliance records, analyse performance data and escalate risks or non‑compliance as required.

Alongside operational delivery, you will provide technical advice to managers and operational teams, contribute to service improvement activity and help embed a strong culture of safety and accountability. While you may support wider compliance activity where needed, you will retain a clear specialist focus in mechanical and electrical compliance as a subject matter expert.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience supporting or delivering mechanical and electrical compliance within a local authority or social housing environment, with a good understanding of building services compliance requirements and health and safety.

Experience working with contracts and monitoring contractor performance is essential. A relevant mechanical or electrical qualification is desirable, alongside a recognised health and safety qualification.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Professional development opportunities
• A technical role contributing directly to resident safety

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Amy Travis at Adecco.

Call – 020 7647 2109

Email – amy.travis@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £47,181 | Level: CFL9

Join Swindon Borough Council and play a vital role in strengthening fire safety compliance across our housing and corporate property portfolio. This specialist role sits at the heart of our commitment to safer homes and buildings.

Background

As part of a £250 million improvement programme following a C3 judgement, Swindon Borough Council is strengthening governance, assurance and delivery across all compliance areas — with fire safety a central priority.

Your New Role

As Specialist Compliance Officer – Fire Safety, you will provide specialist technical expertise and day‑to‑day coordination of fire safety compliance activity across housing and corporate properties.

Reporting to the Service Manager or Service Lead, you will support the planning and delivery of fire risk assessments, inspections, servicing and remedial works. You will monitor contractor performance, maintain accurate compliance records and escalate issues where standards are not met, supporting effective assurance and inspection readiness.

You will also provide technical advice to managers and operational colleagues, support service improvement initiatives and help embed a strong culture of safety and compliance. While you may assist across wider compliance services where required, you will retain a clear specialist focus in fire safety as a subject matter expert.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience delivering or supporting fire safety compliance within a local authority or social housing environment, with strong knowledge of fire safety requirements and health and safety practices.

A recognised fire safety qualification (such as NEBOSH Fire) is essential, and professional membership is desirable. You will bring a methodical, organised approach and confidence handling technical compliance information.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development in a specialist compliance role
• The opportunity to make a direct contribution to resident and building safety

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Amy Travis at Adecco.

Call – 020 7647 2109

Email – amy.travis@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £47,181 | Level: CFL9

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Swindon is an ambitious, fast‑growing borough, and we are committed to delivering safe, compliant and high‑quality homes for our tenants. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is delivering a significant improvement and transformation programme. Following a C3 regulatory judgement, we took decisive action and are investing £250 million over the next five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant experience. As part of this journey we are investing in our teams and ensuring that new structures are in place to fully realise the improvements planned and required.

Our Repairs service is central to this journey, delivering high-volume, customer critical services that residents rely on every day.

Your New Role

As Senior Supervisor – Property Maintenance, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership within the Repairs service, ensuring responsive repairs are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.

Reporting to the Service Manager or Service Lead, you will lead frontline teams carrying out inspections and repair works, coordinating resources to meet targets for quality, cost and service timescales. You will take responsibility for performance management, monitoring productivity, addressing issues as they arise and ensuring health and safety standards are consistently met.

Alongside operational delivery, you will play a key role in leading, motivating and developing staff. This includes managing rotas, sickness and leave, supporting colleagues through regular one-to-ones and performance reviews, and handling people matters fairly and consistently. You will promote a culture of professionalism, accountability and customer focus, contributing to continuous service improvement.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience managing people and performance within a repairs or property maintenance environment, with a strong understanding of operational service delivery and health and safety. A relevant technical or trade background is desirable.

You’ll bring a practical, organised approach, confidence in decision-making and the ability to lead teams positively in a fast paced, customer focused service.

What You’ll Get in Return

At Swindon Borough Council, you’ll be supported to do your best work while making a real difference.

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to be part of a genuinely improving frontline service

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Amy Travis at Adecco.

Call – 020 7647 2109

Email – amy.travis@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £47,181 | Level: CFL9

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our housing transformation journey. Swindon is an ambitious, fast‑growing borough, and we are committed to delivering safe, compliant and high‑quality homes for our residents. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is delivering a significant improvement and transformation programme. Following a C3 regulatory judgement, we took decisive action and are investing £250 million over the next five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant experience. As part of this journey we are investing in our teams and ensuring that new structures are in place to fully realise the improvements planned and required.

Reducing void turnaround times and returning empty homes to use quickly is a core priority within this programme.

Your New Role

As Senior Supervisor – Voids, you will provide operational leadership within the Voids service, ensuring empty properties are brought back into use safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.

Reporting to the Service Manager or Service Lead, you will lead frontline teams carrying out void inspections and repair works, coordinating resources to achieve targets for cost, quality and turnaround times. You will be accountable for day-to-day performance management, monitoring productivity and addressing issues where standards fall short.

You will also play a key role in leading and developing staff, managing rotas, absence and performance, and supporting colleagues through regular supervision. You’ll promote a culture of accountability, professionalism and customer focus, contributing to service improvement and improved housing availability across the borough.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience managing people and performance within a voids, repairs or property maintenance environment and a solid understanding of health and safety and operational delivery.

A technical or trade background is desirable, alongside the ability to manage workloads, performance and people matters confidently within a busy service.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A leadership role within a service with clear purpose and impact

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Amy Travis at Adecco.

Call – 020 7647 2109

Email – amy.travis@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £51,356 | Level: CFL10

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is delivering a significant improvement and transformation programme. Following a C3 regulatory judgement, we took decisive action and are investing £250 million over the next five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant experience. As part of this journey we are investing in our teams and ensuring that new structures are in place to fully realise the improvements planned and required.

The Building Surveying function plays a central role in delivering these improvements through high-quality technical expertise and assurance.

Your New Role

As Senior Building Surveyor, you will act as a technical lead within the service, responsible for managing complex inspections, surveys and improvement works across the housing and corporate property portfolio.

Reporting to the Service Manager or Service Lead, you will carry out detailed condition surveys, diagnose complex defects and develop practical, cost-effective solutions. You will prepare technical specifications, oversee high value repair and improvement works, and manage contractor performance to ensure delivery meets agreed standards, budgets and programmes.

You will also support dispute resolution, provide authoritative advice to senior colleagues and elected members, and play a key role in mentoring junior surveyors and promoting professional best practice.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will bring significant experience as a building surveyor, ideally within a local authority or social housing environment. Strong knowledge of building construction, defect diagnosis and contract management is essential.

A degree in Building Surveying (or related discipline) and professional membership (or eligibility) with organisations such as RICS or CIOB is desirable. You’ll bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and a confident, pragmatic approach to delivery.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government salary and benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• The opportunity to work on complex, high value programmes that shape the future of Swindon’s homes

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sajid Ali at Adecco.

Call – 0121 234 9203

Email - sajid.ali@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £51,356 | Level: CFL10

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Swindon is an ambitious, fast‑growing borough, and we are committed to delivering safe, compliant and high‑quality homes for our tenants. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is delivering a significant improvement and transformation programme. Following a C3 regulatory judgement, we took decisive action and are investing £250 million over the next five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant experience. As part of this journey we are investing in our teams and ensuring that new structures are in place to fully realise the improvements planned and required.

Your New Role

As Compliance Lead – Electrical, you will play a vital role in keeping residents safe by leading the delivery of electrical compliance across the Council’s housing and corporate property portfolio.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will act as the Council’s subject matter expert for electrical safety, taking ownership of day-to-day compliance delivery and providing assurance that statutory obligations are consistently met. You will lead planned inspection, testing and remedial programmes, managing external contractors and holding them to account for quality, performance, cost and timeliness.

You will maintain clear oversight of electrical compliance data and certification, act as the Council’s Principal Duty Holder for NICEIC, and provide professional advice to colleagues and senior stakeholders. Alongside operational delivery, you will contribute to continuous service improvement, investigations and forward planning, helping to embed a strong culture of safety, accountability and assurance.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We’re looking for a confident and experienced compliance professional with strong technical knowledge of electrical safety within a social housing or local authority environment. You will hold a recognised electrical qualification, understand statutory and regulatory requirements, and have experience managing compliance programmes and contractor performance.

The ability to interpret data, provide clear technical advice and make sound, evidence based decisions is essential. A recognised health and safety qualification is desirable.

What You’ll Get in Return

At Swindon Borough Council, you’ll be supported to do your best work while making a real difference.

We offer:

• Salary of £51,356 (CFL10)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, well-funded improvement programmes that genuinely improve people’s lives
• You’ll be joining a service that is honest about the challenges it faces — and fully committed to getting it right.

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Duggan at Adecco.

Call – 020 7038 6501

Email – sam.duggan@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £51,356 | Level: CFL10

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is delivering a significant improvement and transformation programme. Following a C3 regulatory judgement, we took decisive action and are investing £250 million over the next five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant experience. As part of this journey we are investing in our teams and ensuring that new structures are in place to fully realise the improvements planned and required.

Fire safety is a critical focus of this programme, with strengthened governance, clearer accountability and improved assurance across the housing and corporate property portfolio.

Your New Role

As Compliance Lead – Fire Safety, you will play a vital role in keeping residents and buildings safe by leading the delivery of fire safety compliance across the Council’s housing and corporate property portfolio.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will act as the Council’s subject matter expert for fire safety and take clear ownership of compliance delivery. Acting on behalf of the Council as the Responsible Person, you will provide professional oversight and assurance that fire safety arrangements are effective, compliant and well managed.

You will lead fire risk assessment programmes, inspections, servicing and remedial works, managing external contractors and holding them to account for quality, cost and performance. Alongside operational delivery, you will provide specialist advice to colleagues and senior stakeholders, contribute to investigations where required, and support a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will bring strong experience managing fire safety compliance within a social housing or local authority environment. You will hold a recognised fire safety qualification, have a thorough understanding of Responsible Person duties, and be confident overseeing fire risk assessment programmes and compliance data.

Experience managing contracts and contractor performance is essential. A recognised health and safety qualification and professional membership are desirable.

What You’ll Get in Return

At Swindon Borough Council, you’ll be supported to do your best work while making a real difference.

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to work on high profile, well-funded improvement programmes that genuinely improve people’s lives

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Duggan at Adecco.

Call – 020 7038 6501

Email – sam.duggan@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £51,356 | Level: CFL10

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Swindon is an ambitious, fast‑growing borough, and we are committed to delivering safe, compliant and high‑quality homes for our tenants. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is delivering a significant improvement and transformation programme. Following a C3 regulatory judgement, we took decisive action and are investing £250 million over the next five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant experience. As part of this journey we are investing in our teams and ensuring that new structures are in place to fully realise the improvements planned and required.

Gas safety is a core pillar of this programme, with renewed focus on assurance, contractor performance and data led oversight.

Your New Role

As Compliance Lead – Gas, you will lead the delivery of gas safety compliance across the Council’s housing and corporate assets.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will act as the Council’s subject matter expert for gas safety, taking ownership of day-to-day compliance delivery and ensuring statutory obligations are met consistently and effectively.

You will lead planned inspection, servicing and remedial programmes, manage external contractors, monitor performance and maintain clear oversight of compliance records and certification. Alongside operational delivery, you will support service improvement, forward planning and investigations, embedding a strong culture of safety, accountability and professional assurance.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have strong experience managing gas safety compliance within a social housing or local authority setting and hold relevant ACS gas qualifications. You will understand statutory gas safety requirements and have experience managing compliance programmes and contractor performance.

Confidence using compliance data, providing technical guidance and making sound decisions is essential. A recognised health and safety qualification is desirable.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to make a visible, meaningful impact on resident safety

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Duggan at Adecco.

Call – 020 7038 6501

Email – sam.duggan@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £51,356 | Level: CFL10

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment and a clear mandate for improvement, this role offers the opportunity to shape how one of our most critical services performs.

Background

Following a C3 regulatory judgement, Swindon Borough Council is investing £250 million over the next five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant experience.

Repairs is one of the most visible services we deliver, and improving performance, coordination and customer outcomes is a central part of our improvement journey.

Your New Role

As Strategy & Performance Lead – Repairs, you will play a key role in shaping and driving a high performing repairs service across the Council’s housing and corporate property portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Housing & Corporate Repairs, you will provide strategic oversight of repairs activity, ensuring services are performance led, well-coordinated and aligned with wider organisational priorities. You will lead the development and oversight of performance frameworks, including KPIs, reporting and governance arrangements, using data, insight and customer feedback to identify improvement opportunities and support demand management.

Working closely with Service Managers and senior colleagues, you will champion a joined up approach to delivery, helping break down silos and improve efficiency, value for money and customer experience. Alongside performance oversight, you will lead improvement initiatives, support strategic planning and act as a key point of contact for repairs performance with senior leaders and external stakeholders. You will promote innovation, digital approaches and continuous improvement to ensure the service is resilient, future focused and inspection ready.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience leading service improvement within a housing, repairs or property related environment, with strong analytical and influencing skills. Experience using performance data to drive improvement and service change is essential.

A degree level qualification or equivalent experience is desirable, along with evidence of ongoing professional development. A project or programme management qualification would be advantageous.

What You’ll Get in Return

At Swindon Borough Council, you’ll be supported to do your best work while making a real impact.

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and career progression
• A strategic role shaping one of the Council’s most critical frontline services

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sajid Ali at Adecco.

Call – 0121 234 9203

Email - sajid.ali@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £54,495 | Level: CFL11

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is delivering a significant improvement and transformation programme. Following a C3 regulatory judgement, we took decisive action and are investing £250 million over the next five years to improve housing safety, quality and long-term asset performance. Strong commercial control and value for money are central to delivering this programme successfully.

Your New Role

As Service Lead – Commercial (Quantity Surveying), you will act as the Council’s principal commercial lead for housing planned maintenance, improvement and capital programmes.

Reporting to the Service Manager – Planned Maintenance, you will take ownership of cost control, contract management and commercial assurance across a diverse portfolio of housing and corporate property projects. You will lead cost planning, tendering, valuations, variations and final accounts, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed budgets and contractual frameworks.

You will provide expert commercial advice and challenge to colleagues, contractors and consultants, managing risk and ensuring transparency, compliance and value for money. Leading a small professional team, you will also drive improvements in governance, reporting and commercial practice, supporting strategic decision making and sustainable outcomes.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have strong experience in quantity surveying or commercial management within a local authority or social housing environment, with a solid understanding of contract administration, cost control and public sector procurement.

A degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying is desirable, along with professional membership such as RICS and a recognised health and safety qualification. You’ll bring strong commercial judgement, a methodical approach and the ability to work collaboratively at a senior level.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government salary and benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Professional development and senior leadership opportunities
• The chance to shape and control major, high value investment programmes

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sajid Ali at Adecco.

Call – 0121 234 9203

Email - sajid.ali@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £54,495 | Level: CFL11

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is delivering a significant improvement and transformation programme. Following a C3 regulatory judgement, Swindon Borough Council is investing £250 million over the next five years to strengthen safety, performance and tenant experience across its stock.

Effective commissioning and contract management are essential to delivering this programme, particularly within services that support void turnaround and the timely re‑letting of homes.

Your New Role

As Service Lead – Commissioning & Contracts, you will lead the commissioning and contract management activity that supports the Voids service, ensuring services are well designed, effectively managed and deliver positive outcomes for residents.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end management of contracts and frameworks, from mobilisation through to renewal or closure. Working closely with operational teams, contractors, procurement and finance colleagues, you will hold delivery partners to account for quality, performance, cost and timeliness.

With responsibility for a small team and complex contract budgets, you will oversee governance, financial control and performance reporting, driving continuous improvement and ensuring value for money.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience in commissioning or contract management within a housing, repairs, voids or property maintenance environment. Strong understanding of contract management, performance management and budget oversight is essential.

A relevant professional qualification and a recognised health and safety qualification are desirable, alongside the ability to build effective relationships and drive improvement through data and assurance.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to influence services with real, visible impact

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sajid Ali at Adecco.

Call – 0121 234 9203

Email - sajid.ali@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £TBC | Level: CFL12

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is investing £250 million over five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant confidence following a C3 regulatory judgement.

Strengthening compliance delivery, assurance and oversight is central to this programme.

Your New Role

As Service Lead – Compliance, you will take responsibility for the delivery of key statutory compliance areas across the Council’s housing and corporate property portfolio. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will oversee areas such as water safety, lifts and asbestos, ensuring regulatory and statutory obligations are met consistently.

You will lead the operational planning and delivery of compliance programmes, including inspections, risk assessments, servicing and remedial works. Working closely with housing, property and health and safety colleagues, you will provide assurance that compliance activity is well organised, accurately recorded and audit ready.

With line management responsibility for a small team, you will drive improvements in performance, data quality and service delivery, embedding a strong culture of safety, accountability and continuous learning.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will bring experience delivering or managing statutory compliance services within a local authority or social housing environment. A solid understanding of housing compliance and building safety is essential, along with experience managing programmes, data and performance.

A relevant property, compliance or building safety qualification is desirable, as is a recognised health and safety qualification.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government salary and benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Ongoing professional development
• A leadership role with clear responsibility and purpose

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sajid Ali at Adecco.

Call – 0121 234 9203

Email - sajid.ali@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £54,495 | Level: CFL11

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Swindon is an ambitious, fast‑growing borough, and we are committed to delivering safe, compliant and high‑quality homes for our residents. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

As part of a £250 million, five year investment programme, Swindon Borough Council is strengthening frontline housing services and improving assurance, performance and customer experience.

Responsive repairs is a core service, and strong inspection and contract management are critical to its success.

Your New Role

As Service Lead – Inspection, Commissioning & Contracts, you will oversee inspection and triage activity for responsive repairs and lead the end-to-end management of key contracts and frameworks that support day-to-day repairs delivery.

Reporting to the Head of Housing & Corporate Repairs, you will set clear expectations for contractors, monitor performance and hold delivery partners to account for quality, cost and timeliness. You will work closely with repairs teams, procurement and finance colleagues to ensure effective commissioning and contract governance.

A key element of the role is shaping the future inspection model for responsive repairs, including readiness for virtual triage and remote inspection approaches. You will help develop proposals, test options and ensure contractual and operational arrangements support future implementation.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience leading inspection, commissioning or contract management activity within a housing, repairs or maintenance environment. Strong contract management skills, confidence overseeing complex budgets and experience holding contractors to account are essential.

A relevant property, construction or contract management qualification is desirable, along with a recognised health and safety qualification.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• The chance to shape future service delivery models

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sajid Ali at Adecco.

Call – 0121 234 9203

Email - sajid.ali@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £54,495 | Level: CFL11

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. This role offers the opportunity to lead major planned maintenance programmes that directly improve the quality, safety and condition of residents’ homes.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is investing £250 million over five years to improve stock condition and ensure homes meet the Decent Homes Standard and wider housing quality benchmarks.

Planned maintenance delivery is a key contributor to improving long-term asset performance and tenant experience.

Your New Role

As Service Lead – Planned Maintenance (Decent Homes Components), you will lead the delivery of planned maintenance and major works programmes, including component replacement schemes across the housing and corporate property portfolio.

Reporting to the Service Manager – Planned Maintenance, you will provide operational leadership across programme delivery, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will manage contractor performance, control risk, ensure health and safety compliance and maintain a strong focus on customer outcomes.

With ownership of budgets, programme governance and team leadership, you will use performance data to drive improvement, support informed decision-making and align delivery with wider Council priorities.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience delivering planned maintenance or capital works programmes within a local authority or social housing environment, with sound knowledge of the Decent Homes Standard, building construction and asset management.

Experience managing contractors, budgets and professional teams is essential. A relevant property, construction or surveying qualification is desirable, along with a recognised health and safety or project management qualification.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• A chance to lead high value programmes that directly improve homes

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sajid Ali at Adecco.

Call – 0121 234 9203

Email - sajid.ali@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £54,495 | Level: CFL11

Join Swindon Borough Council at a key stage in delivering greener, more sustainable homes. This role offers the opportunity to lead major retrofit and refurbishment programmes as part of Swindon’s long-term housing and decarbonisation ambitions.

Background

As part of a £250 million, five year investment programme, Swindon Borough Council is delivering major capital works, retrofit and refurbishment projects to improve energy efficiency, asset performance and resident comfort.

Your New Role

As Service Lead – Planned Maintenance (Retrofit & Refurbishment), you will lead the operational delivery of capital investment programmes, including retrofit and refurbishment works across the housing and corporate property portfolio.

Reporting to the Service Manager – Planned Maintenance, you will oversee delivery from programme planning through to completion, working closely with surveyors, contractors, internal teams and residents. You will ensure programmes are delivered safely, within budget and to agreed quality standards, applying strong technical knowledge and programme management discipline.

You will take responsibility for contractor performance, risk management, governance and continuous improvement, using performance information to support effective decision-making and strong customer outcomes.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will bring experience delivering planned maintenance or capital works programmes within a local authority or social housing environment, with strong understanding of building construction, asset management and the Decent Homes Standard.

Experience managing retrofit or refurbishment projects, contractors, budgets and professional teams is essential. A relevant property, construction or surveying qualification is desirable, alongside a recognised health and safety or project management qualification.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government salary and benefits
• Flexible working and work life balance support
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• A role shaping long-term housing improvement and sustainability

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sajid Ali at Adecco.

Call – 0121 234 9203

Email - sajid.ali@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £64,614 | Level: CFL12

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment and strengthened governance, this senior role offers the opportunity to lead critical compliance services with real impact on resident safety.

Background

Following a C3 regulatory judgement, Swindon Borough Council is investing £250 million over the next five years to strengthen safety, compliance, asset condition and tenant confidence across both housing and corporate property portfolios.

Compliance is a central pillar of this improvement programme, requiring strong leadership, clear assurance and consistent delivery.

Your New Role

As Service Manager – Compliance, you will lead the delivery of a high-quality compliance service across the Council’s housing and corporate property portfolio. You will have overall responsibility for statutory compliance across the six core safety areas: gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, water hygiene and lifts.

Working closely with colleagues, contractors and partners, you will provide clear leadership, assurance and direction, ensuring statutory safety checks and remedial works are well planned, effectively delivered and fully compliant. With most compliance activity delivered through external contractors, you will lead commissioning, performance oversight and inspection readiness, ensuring services deliver value for money and withstand regulatory scrutiny.

You will also play a key role in shaping future compliance programmes, strengthening governance, data quality and assurance processes, and embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will bring experience managing property compliance or building safety services, ideally within a local authority or social housing environment. A strong understanding of statutory compliance obligations and experience working with contractors are essential.

A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification, alongside a recognised health and safety qualification, is desirable. You’ll be a confident, supportive leader with sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively across complex services.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government salary and benefits
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Senior leadership development opportunities
• A role with genuine responsibility for resident safety and service improvement

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Headey at Adecco.

Call – 020 7634 0456

Email – sam.headey@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £64,614 | Level: CFL12

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment and strengthened governance, this senior role offers the opportunity to lead critical compliance services with real impact on resident safety.

Background

Following a C3 regulatory judgement, Swindon Borough Council is investing £250 million over the next five years to improve safety, compliance, stock condition and tenant experience.

Your New Role

As Service Manager – Mechanical & Electrical Repairs, you will provide senior leadership for the delivery of a high-quality, customer focused responsive repairs service across the Council’s housing and corporate property portfolio.

Working alongside a fellow Service Manager, you will take shared accountability for the operational and strategic management of the service, leading a large direct labour workforce delivering around 20,000 repairs each year. You will ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, balancing customer need, safety and service demand through sound judgement and clear prioritisation.

With responsibility for significant budgets and workforce planning, you will lead performance management, service development and continuous improvement. You will ensure strong governance, health and safety compliance and inspection readiness, using data and feedback to improve outcomes and customer experience. You will lead with calm authority, clear accountability and a strong commitment to reliable service delivery.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will bring strong experience leading mechanical and electrical repairs or maintenance services within a local authority or social housing environment. Technical knowledge of gas and electrical services, a strong understanding of housing standards, and experience managing large operational teams and budgets are essential.

A relevant mechanical, electrical or building services qualification is desirable, alongside a recognised health and safety qualification.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Flexible working and work‑life balance support
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Senior leadership development opportunities
• A role with direct impact on resident safety and service quality

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Headey at Adecco.

Call – 020 7634 0456

Email – sam.headey@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £64,614 | Level: CFL12

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal point in delivering long-term investment in homes and neighbourhoods. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver planned maintenance and capital works that improve asset condition, safety and resident outcomes.

Background

As part of a £250 million, five-year investment programme, Swindon Borough Council is strengthening planned maintenance delivery across its housing and corporate property portfolio.

Strong leadership and governance are essential to delivering these high value programmes effectively.

Your New Role

As Service Manager – Planned Maintenance, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of planned maintenance and capital investment programmes that improve homes and communities across Swindon.

You will lead multiple planned works programmes, including component replacements, building safety improvements and longer term investment projects. Working closely with residents, colleagues, contractors and partners, you will provide assurance that works are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.

With delivery largely undertaken through external contractors, you will lead contract management, performance oversight and quality assurance. You will drive service improvement, contribute to long-term investment planning and maintain strong governance arrangements, ensuring the service is inspection ready and consistently focused on resident outcomes.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will bring experience leading planned maintenance or capital works programmes within a local authority or social housing setting. A sound understanding of housing standards, experience managing contractors and budgets, and confidence in owning programme delivery are essential.

A relevant property, construction or project management qualification is desirable, alongside a recognised health and safety qualification.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Senior leadership and career development opportunities
• A role delivering visible, long-term improvements to homes and communities

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Headey at Adecco.

Call – 020 7634 0456

Email – sam.headey@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £64,614 | Level: CFL12

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is investing £250 million over five years to improve safety, compliance and tenant experience following a C3 regulatory judgement.

Responsive repairs sit at the heart of this programme, with a strong focus on reliability, quality and customer confidence.

Your New Role

As Service Manager – Responsive Repairs, you will take senior responsibility for the operational and strategic delivery of responsive repairs across the Council’s housing and corporate property portfolio.

Alongside a fellow Service Manager, you will lead a large, high-volume repairs service delivering approximately 20,000 repairs per year through a direct labour workforce. You will provide clear leadership and assurance, ensuring repairs meet statutory housing standards, regulatory expectations and customer needs.

You will have ownership of performance management, workforce planning, budgets and continuous improvement. You will ensure strong governance, health and safety compliance and inspection readiness, using performance insight and customer feedback to drive improvement. Your leadership will be calm, decisive and focused on delivering consistent, high-quality repairs services that residents can rely on.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience leading responsive repairs or maintenance services within a local authority or social housing environment. A strong understanding of housing standards, building maintenance and health and safety is essential, along with experience managing large teams, budgets and operational performance.

A relevant property, construction or engineering qualification is desirable, as is a recognised health and safety qualification.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government salary and benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Senior operational leadership experience
• A role with high visibility and real community impact

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Headey at Adecco.

Call – 020 7634 0456

Email – sam.headey@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £64,614 | Level: CFL12

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal moment in our transformation journey. Backed by major investment, strengthened leadership and a clear mandate for improvement, this is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping a modern service with real impact.

Background

Swindon Borough Council is investing £250 million over five years to improve safety, compliance and tenant experience following a C3 regulatory judgement.

Reducing void turnaround times and returning homes to use quickly is a key priority within this improvement programme.

Your New Role

As Service Manager – Voids, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of the voids service across the housing portfolio, ensuring empty homes are brought back into use quickly, safely and to a good standard.

You will be accountable for performance across the entire voids turnaround process, from inspection through to completion and re‑let. Working closely with operational teams, contractors, lettings colleagues and residents, you will provide clear leadership and assurance that homes meet required lettable and housing standards.

With responsibility for a significant budget and a mixed delivery model, you will oversee workforce planning, contract management and performance monitoring, balancing speed with quality to minimise rent loss while maintaining a strong focus on customer experience. You will also drive service improvement, strengthen governance and use performance data to support informed decision-making.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

You will have experience leading voids, repairs or maintenance services within a local authority or social housing setting. A strong understanding of housing standards, asset management and contractor oversight is essential, alongside experience managing teams, performance and budgets.

A relevant property or construction related qualification is desirable, as is a recognised health and safety qualification.

What You’ll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Senior leadership development opportunities
• A role with direct impact on housing availability and resident outcomes

How to Apply

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Sam Headey at Adecco.

Call – 020 7634 0456

Email – sam.headey@adecco.co.uk

Alternatively, apply online today by submitting your CV.

Closing date:3rd May 2026

Interviews:w/c 18th May 2026

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are motivated by making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.