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Service Lead - Planned Maintenance (Decent Homes Components) 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 environments You'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 improvement A 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 Please apply onine today.