Compliance Programme Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Swindon is seeking a Compliance Programme Manager for a 4-5 month contract. This role requires overseeing the EICR testing programme, ensuring timely inspections, communication, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in programme management, excellent stakeholder engagement, and governance expertise. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days in-office work. Apply before 21st December 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme management within housing/compliance or asset-related programmes.
• Strong contract management and supplier performance oversight.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and tenant-focused communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the programme plan, milestones, and delivery schedule for EICR testing and remedials.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Implement risk-based prioritisation and recovery plans for hard-to-access properties.
• Chair weekly progress meetings and report on progress, risks, and decisions.

Skills

Programme management experience

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Tenant-focused communication

Governance and assurance expertise

Data and IT literacy

Education

Recognised project/programme management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ)

Electrical qualification

Job description

4-5 months contract with a local authority

Summary

The Compliance Programme Manager is tasked with overseeing the complete delivery, governance, and recovery of the Borough Council’s Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) testing programme and related remedial works across the housing portfolio. This role is crucial for ensuring timely five-yearly inspections, swift remedial actions, effective tenant communication, and solid compliance evidence. The postholder will foster a safety-first culture, implement risk-based scheduling, and make evidence-driven decisions under proactive consumer regulation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the programme plan, milestones, and delivery schedule for EICR testing, remedials, access / recovery, and reporting workstreams.
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery.
• Implement risk-based prioritisation and recovery plans for hard-to-access properties.
• Chair weekly progress meetings and monthly programme boards; report on progress, risks, and decisions.
• Oversee procurement planning, tendering, and contract award in line with Council policies.
• Manage term contractors through KPIs, SLAs, performance reviews, and improvement plans.
• Ensure contractors deliver access strategies, remedial workflows, tenant messaging, and accurate data returns.
• Maintain financial control: forecast, track spend, manage variations, and monitor budget adherence.
• Uphold governance standards: audit trails, documentation, and decision logs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in programme management within housing / compliance or asset-related programmes.
• Strong contract management and supplier performance oversight.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and tenant-focused communication skills.
• Governance and assurance expertise with the ability to brief senior leaders.
• Data and IT literacy for dashboards, records, and evidence-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Recognised project / programme management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ) desirable.
• Electrical qualification advantageous.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, Swindon, SN1 2JG, United Kingdom
• Hybrid – minimum 2 days in office

The role closes on 21st December 2025, apply ASAP.