Property Services Team Leader

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Salisbury is seeking a Property Services Team Leader to oversee building maintenance and manage a team of 52 staff. The successful candidate will ensure service excellence in responsive repairs and project delivery while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. This position requires significant experience in building maintenance management and a relevant degree or certification. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving community housing.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Contribution to carbon-neutral goals

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building maintenance management and project delivery.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Resilience and commitment to high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 52 staff in Property Services.
• Oversee responsive repairs and void works.
• Manage budgets and act as CDM coordinator.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Building maintenance management

Project delivery

Team leadership

Financial management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or ONC/HNC in Building Surveying

Job description

Role Overview

Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Housing - Empowering Housing Solutions for All in Wiltshire. Join our Housing Management Group and lead a dynamic Property Services Team dedicated to maintaining and improving our housing stock and related assets. We deliver responsive repairs, void property management, grounds and estate maintenance, drainage works, and estate services, ensuring homes and communities are safe, functional, and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 52 staff as one of a small group of Property Services Team Leaders, driving service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee responsive repairs, void works, drainage and grounds maintenance, ensuring projects meet specifications, budgets and deadlines.
• Manage budgets, design projects and act as Construction Design and Management (CDM) coordinator.
• Champion customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building maintenance management, project delivery and team leadership.
• Degree or ONC/HNC in Building Surveying (or equivalent) is essential.
• Strong financial management, problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Resilience, motivation and a commitment to high‑quality service.

Benefits

• Professional development, including an apprenticeship scheme.
• Opportunity to contribute to our carbon‑neutral goals and make a real impact on the safety and sustainability of our housing stock.
• Positive working relationships, support and inclusion as part of Wiltshire Council’s ‘One Council’ ethos.

Applications

While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to capacity limitations.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.