Salary: £54,495 | Level: CFL11
Adecco is proud to be working in partnership with Swindon Borough Council to recruit a Service Lead within Planned Maintenance, supporting the delivery of large-scale investment programmes across housing and corporate assets.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals currently operating at, or ready to step into, roles such as Head of Planned Maintenance, Head of Capital Works, Asset Investment Manager, Major Works Manager, or Senior Programme/Operations Manager within social housing or the wider public sector.
About the Role
Swindon Borough Council is delivering an ambitious £250 million investment programme over five years, focused on improving stock condition, sustainability and resident experience.
As Service Lead, you will take ownership of planned maintenance and capital works programmes, including major component replacement and property investment schemes across the housing portfolio.
You'll provide leadership across end-to-end programme delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget, while driving performance from contractors and internal teams.
This role sits at the heart of delivering improvements to residents' homes, with responsibility spanning:
Planned and cyclical maintenance programmes
Capital works and major works delivery
Asset investment and stock improvement initiatives
Contractor management and partnering relationships
Performance, risk and compliance oversight
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in social housing, housing associations, ALMOs, local authorities, or partnering contractors, particularly those who have worked on planned works, capital programmes, or asset investment delivery.
You may currently work in, or have experience within:
Planned maintenance or capital works leadership roles
Asset management or property investment teams
Major works or programme delivery functions
Housing maintenance or property services environmentsYou'll bring:
Strong experience delivering planned maintenance, capital works, or property investment programmes
Knowledge of Decent Homes, asset management principles, and building components
Exposure to programmes involving elements such as kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows, M&E, heating, fire safety, or retrofit/decarbonisation works
Proven ability to manage budgets, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
A focus on resident outcomes, service quality and continuous improvementA relevant qualification in construction, property, surveying or programme management is desirable.
Why Join?
Be part of a major housing investment and transformation programme
Lead high-value projects that directly improve homes and communities
Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
Genuine career progression and leadership opportunity
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Salary description
£54495.00 - £54495.00 per year