Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Town Hall
Library Street
Wigan
WN1 1YN
Salary: Grade 10, £45,091 - £49,282 per annum.
37 hours per week
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your Role:
About the job:
Act as the appointed person/ responsible officer for the Council in relation to Asbestos and Legionella inspections for the housing and corporate stock. In addition certification and compliance of passenger lifts. Provide advice and guidance and compile the necessary policies and procedures relating to the specific area of work and legislation. Develop and implement a housing and corporate inspection management policy for the council to ensure compliance with the current regulations. Assist with the management of compliance related documentation, including the company’s statutory certification, ensuring that asset lists are routinely validated and records kept up to date and shared appropriately.
Working with:
Statutory Compliance team Asbestos, Legionella and passenger Lifts, wider statutory compliance team, planned works team and the voids team.
Support:
Support from the Statutory Compliance and Cyclical Maintenance Manager and everyone from the Statutory Compliance team.
Client base:
Wigan staff working in corporate buildings, residents and contractors delivering the servicing and remedial works.
About you:
Hold the appropriate certification of professional qualification relevant to the role or equivalent experience, HNC or ONC or equivalent in compliance or building safety or engineering or related subjects.
Extensive experience of compliance inspections/ or supervision of projects in the public or private sector.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
Statutory compliance is a critical aspect with the Council, as it ensures that we are adhering to laws and regulations set forth by government agencies. By implementing compliance measures, we can protect our residents, ourselves from legal and financial penalties and ensure the integrity of our operations. The role will be responsible for making things better, enabling change and supporting improvement within the electrical function for housing and corporate buildings.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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For an informal discussion please contact a.bushell@wigan.gov.uk
Interview date: 22nd September 2025
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