Compliance Programme Manager
Local Authority | South West (Wiltshire area)
A large local authority in the South West is seeking an experienced Compliance Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery and recovery of a critical electrical safety compliance programme across a substantial housing portfolio.
This is a senior interim opportunity for a proven programme leader with strong housing compliance, contractor management, and governance experience, operating within a local authority or housing association environment.
Assignment Details
Contract Length: 9 months (ongoing)
Pay Rate: £60.77 per hour Umbrella (negotiable for the right individual)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days remote
Location: Civic offices in the Swindon area
Interviews: Online
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
The Role
You will take full accountability for the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) programme, ensuring timely inspections, remedial works, and robust compliance evidence. The role requires strong leadership across contractors, internal services, and senior stakeholders, embedding a safety-first, risk-based, and data-led approach .
Key Responsibilities
Own and deliver the full programme plan, milestones, and recovery strategies
Lead contractor performance management through KPIs, SLAs, and improvement plans
Chair weekly operational meetings and monthly programme boards
Oversee procurement activity and contract management in line with public sector requirements
Manage programme budgets, forecasts, and financial controls
Ensure accurate, auditable compliance records and reporting
Lead tenant-focused communications and access/recovery strategies
Produce dashboards and reports for senior leaders and Members
Maintain risk registers, escalation routes, and continuous improvement actions
Essential Experience
Significant programme management experience within housing compliance or asset services
Local authority, council, or housing association background (essential)
Strong contract and supplier performance management capability
Confident governance, assurance, and senior-level reporting skills
Data-driven approach to performance, risk, and recovery planning
Knowledge of electrical compliance in social housing (policy and programme level)
Desirable
PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, or equivalent
Public sector procurement and NEC/JCT contract knowledge
Electrical compliance knowledge within social housing
Apply now for a confidential discussion and further details.
Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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