Job Description
Adecco is proud to be working in partnership with Swindon Borough Council to recruit a range of roles across Housing and Corporate Repairs, including:
Service Lead - Compliance
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 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.
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