Service Manager - Planned Maintenance

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 Manager - Planned Maintenance

Salary: 64,614 Level: CFL12

Join Swindon Borough Council at a pivotal point in delivering long-term investment in homes and neighbourhoods. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver planned maintenance and capital works that improve asset condition, safety and resident outcomes.

Background

As part of a 250 million, five-year investment programme, Swindon Borough Council is strengthening planned maintenance delivery across its housing and corporate property portfolio.

Strong leadership and governance are essential to delivering these high value programmes effectively.

Your New Role

As Service Manager - Planned Maintenance, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of planned maintenance and capital investment programmes that improve homes and communities across Swindon.

You will lead multiple planned works programmes, including component replacements, building safety improvements and longer term investment projects. Working closely with residents, colleagues, contractors and partners, you will provide assurance that works are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed standards.

With delivery largely undertaken through external contractors, you will lead contract management, performance oversight and quality assurance. You will drive service improvement, contribute to long-term investment planning and maintain strong governance arrangements, ensuring the service is inspection ready and consistently focused on resident outcomes.

What You'll Need to Succeed

You will bring experience leading planned maintenance or capital works programmes within a local authority or social housing setting. A sound understanding of housing standards, experience managing contractors and budgets, and confidence in owning programme delivery are essential.

A relevant property, construction or project management qualification is desirable, alongside a recognised health and safety qualification.

What You'll Get in Return

We offer:

• Competitive local government pay and benefits
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Senior leadership and career development opportunities
• A role delivering visible, long-term improvements to homes and communities
  
  

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.