Building Safety Programme Manager

Wigan Council; Wigan; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan Council is seeking a Building Safety Programme Manager to lead a high‑profile programme affecting over 22,000 homes and the wider corporate estate. You will work with residents, regulators and senior leaders to drive transformational change, ensuring safety, compliance and future readiness.

We value diverse teams and flexible working; a degree in construction or housing management and recognised health & safety qualifications are essential, with significant experience in compliance and

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in construction, housing management or related field.
• Recognised health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH, IOSH or CIOB Level 6.
• Chartered with, or working towards, CIOB or CIH membership.
• Significant experience in compliance, risk management and leading change.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-profile Building Safety Programme affecting over 22,000 homes and the wider corporate estate.
• Work with residents, regulators and senior leaders to drive transformational change.
• Influence strategic decisions and ensure homes and buildings remain safe and compliant.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication

Education

Degree in construction / housing management

Health and safety qualification (NEBOSH / IOSH / CIOB Level 6)

Chartered with CIOB or CIH or working towards

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Town Hall

Salary: Grade 12, £53,460 - £57,379 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:

This is more than a compliance role it’s an opportunity to shape the future of building safety across Wigan Borough. As Building Safety Programme Manager, you will lead a high-profile programme that directly impacts over 22,000 homes and our wider corporate estate. Working with residents, regulators and senior leaders, you will drive transformational change, influence strategic decisions, and ensure our homes and buildings remain safe, compliant and fit for the future. If you're motivated by making a visible difference to people's lives, this role offers a unique platform to do just that.

About you:

We're looking for an ambitious and influential leader who is passionate about building safety and making communities safer. You will hold a degree (or equivalent) in construction, housing management or a related field, a recognised health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH, IOSH or CIOB Level 6, and be Chartered with, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body such as CIOB or CIH. With significant experience in compliance, risk management and leading change, you'll be a confident communicator, skilled at building relationships, solving complex challenges and driving improvements that make a real difference.

About us:

At Wigan Council, we're proud to do things differently. As part of #TeamWigan, you'll join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration and putting people first. We're committed to creating safe, thriving communities and helping colleagues reach their full potential. Through our ambitious Progress with Unity plan, we're working with partners to create fair opportunities for all and ensure our towns and neighbourhoods’ flourish. This is an exciting time to join us, where you'll have the opportunity to shape change, improve lives and make a lasting difference for residents and communities across Wigan Borough.

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.

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, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures

Join us at our Recruitment Information Session on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 6pm, at Wigan Town Hall where you'll have the opportunity to learn more about this role, our ambitious plans for Property and Assets, and the difference you could make for residents and communities across Wigan Borough.

You'll have the chance to meet senior leaders from our Property and Assets team, hear about our vision for the future, and ask any questions you may have about the role, the team and working for Wigan Council.

If you're unable to attend, we'd still love to hear from you. Please contact [e-mail] arrange an informal conversation about the opportunity.

Interview date: Friday 11th September 2026

Please note: Interviews will take place on 11 September as part of a half-day assessment process. Candidates will participate in group activities, a Q&A session, and a formal interview. This approach allows us to assess candidates fairly while providing a fuller understanding of the role and team.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

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