Gas Workforce Manager

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking a Gas Workforce Manager to lead a team responsible for gas repairs, servicing and compliance across the housing stock. You will manage a team of approximately 15 engineers, supported by a planner and administrator, ensuring high performance with a strong focus on safety and customer outcomes.

You will drive workforce planning, development and continuous improvement, maintaining Gas Safe standards while delivering value for money in a complex, responsive

Qualifications

• Significant management experience or a recognised management qualification.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or 5+ years’ senior operational experience within gas compliance, social housing or building services.
• ACS certification (CCN1 and relevant modules) and Gas Safe registration requirements.
• A health and safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience in a social housing/local authority environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of gas engineers to deliver high performance and customer outcomes.
• Create a positive employee experience through effective communication and visible leadership.
• Manage performance, conduct and attendance with a fair, supportive approach.
• Identify and support learning and development needs for staff qualifications.
• Plan and deploy workforce resources to meet service demands across repairs, compliance and capital programmes.
• Drive a high-performance culture and address performance issues constructively.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and retention initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR, Trade Unions and wider service teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
• Manage staffing budgets and ensure value for money.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and the use of digital tools to enhance productivity.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Gas compliance knowledge

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline

5+ years senior operational experience in gas compliance / building services

ACS certification (CCN1) and Gas Safe registration

IOSH or health and safety qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within housing property services as part of the service reshape programme.

We are seeking a motivated and people-focused individual to join our mechanical and electrical team as a gas workforce manager.

This is a key leadership role within the service, responsible for managing and developing a team delivering gas repairs, servicing and compliance activities across our housing stock.

About The Role

This is a people leadership role first and foremost. You will lead and manage a team of gas engineers, supported by a planner and administrator, ensuring they are supported, motivated and performing at their best.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, performance and wellbeing of your team, creating a positive working environment and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services.

Key Responsibilities

• lead, motivate and support a team of approximately 15 employees to deliver high performance and excellent customer outcomes
• create a positive employee experience through effective communication, regular one-to-one meetings and visible leadership
• manage performance, conduct and attendance using a fair, consistent and supportive approach
• identify and support learning and development needs, ensuring staff maintain the qualifications and skills required to perform effectively
• plan and deploy workforce resources efficiently to meet service demands across repairs, compliance and capital programmes
• drive a high-performance culture by recognising achievement and addressing performance issues constructively
• lead workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and retention initiatives
• work collaboratively with HR, Trade Unions and wider service teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery
• manage staffing budgets and ensure value for money
• lead continuous improvement initiatives, modernisation projects and the use of digital tools to enhance productivity and service quality

monitor and report on service performance, compliance and operational outcomes, including

• engagement with regulatory requirements
• provide technical support and guidance to the workforce, ensuring services are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required standard

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about leading and developing people and who can create a supportive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

You will:

• have strong people management and leadership experience, ideally within a trades, maintenance or operational environment
• be confident in managing performance, supporting employee wellbeing and conducting open and constructive conversations
• be able to plan, prioritise and manage competing demands effectively within a busy service environment
• demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• have a proactive, solution-focused approach and the confidence to make informed decisions
• be committed to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement
• you will also bring a strong understanding of gas compliance, repairs and maintenance services, enabling you to effectively support and guide your team

Qualifications And Experience

You must have.

• significant management experience and/or a recognised management qualification
• a degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or a minimum of five years' senior operational experience within gas compliance, social housing or building services
• current ACS certification (for example: CCN1 and relevant modules including CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1 and MET1) and meet the requirements for Gas Safe registration
• a health and safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely or equivalent
• a full UK driving licence
• experience within a social housing or local authority environment would be advantageous but is not essential

What we offer

• competitive salary
• generous annual leave entitlement
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• a range of employee benefits
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• flexible working opportunities where service needs allow

Equality and diversity

Chesterfield Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

Informal discussions:

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Dave Poole, head of housing property services at [e-mail] or Heather Spink, HR Business Partner at [e-mail]. (Please note that both contacts may be on annual leave during part of the advertising period, but will respond as soon as possible.) For further information, please view the job description and person specification attached.