Compliance Lead - Fire Safety

Adecco is proud to be working in partnership with Swindon Borough Council to recruit a range of roles across Housing and Corporate Repairs, including:

Compliance Lead - Fire Safety - £51,356 - 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.

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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