Service Manager - Compliance
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.
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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
Salary description
£64614.00 - £64614.00 per year