Operations Manager – Repairs, Local Authority Housing, Swindon

Pertemps; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority housing service in Swindon is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead their repairs service. The ideal candidate will manage large-scale repairs and oversee a budget of approximately £10 million. Strong knowledge of building construction and housing standards is required. This role is focused on site support for operational teams four days a week and offers a competitive pay rate of up to £53.95 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access

Easy online registration

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading operational teams in a local authority setting.
• Experience managing high-value budgets in housing.
• Strong knowledge of property maintenance and housing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the council’s repairs service.
• Manage large-scale repairs across housing assets.
• Oversee staffing and budgets to deliver efficient service.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Knowledge of housing standards

Procurement

Building construction

Job description

Operations Manager – Repairs, Local Authority Housing, Swindon
Pay rate to £53.95 per hour
Contract role, Local Government Housing

We are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager within a Local Authority Housing Service in Swindon
Main focus:

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of the council’s repairs service.

• Manage large-scale repairs across housing and corporate assets, ensuring compliance with standards.

• Oversee staffing, budgets c£10m, and equipment to deliver efficient service.

• Lead procurement and management of maintenance contracts.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards.

• Proven track record of leading operational teams and managing high-value budgets in a housing or local authority setting.

• This successful candidate is expected to be on site supporting operational teams and front-line operatives 4 out of 5 days.

This is a contract role and you will need to have experience in a similar role.
Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post and Vitalis can offer you:-

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to

• An easy registration process (all done online)

• Referral schemes and incentives

• Ongoing compliance managed for you

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email [e-mail] for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.