Job Description
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.
