Senior Housing Programme Manager

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Swindon is seeking a Senior Housing Programme Manager to lead the development of a five-year project programme for housing improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in data analysis to ensure that housing stock meets both legal standards and tenant needs. Join this local authority at a critical time of transformation and positively impact the community through efficient service delivery.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Continuous personal development

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in developing housing programmes and managing projects.
• Understanding of performance monitoring and contractor management.
• Ability to analyze property performance data efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rolling five-year programme of projects.
• Ensure housing stock meets legal standards and tenant satisfaction.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to improve operational activities.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Fluent English

Job description

Senior Housing Programme Manager

Ref: RPL000570

Salary: £56,730 p.a. plus benefits

37 hours per week

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

As the Senior Housing Programme Manager, you will be the Council's lead officer responsible for developing a rolling five-year programme of projects and works to deliver Swindon Borough Council's Asset Management Strategy and associated work streams and projects.

You will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the Council's housing component replacement, mechanical and electrical systems and estate improvement plans.

You will champion the needs of our tenants and ensure that programmes and projects commence and complete on time.

You will strengthen planning and service delivery, establishing robust performance monitoring, contractor management processes, and internal co-ordination mechanisms to ensure that programmes and projects are delivered effectively.

You will be responsible for collating and analysing property performance data, such as stock condition data, structural surveys, mechanical and electrical system condition data and requests for new works, to produce a programme of works that is achievable and cost effective to deliver.

You will produce a rolling five-year programme of works, and a detailed one-year programme that identifies work packages to specific properties and locations.

You will play a critical role in ensuring the Council's housing stock is maintained to a safe and decent standard and in line with legal obligations, regulatory expectations, and tenant satisfaction.

This role plays a critical part in supporting safe, sustainable communities, enhancing resident wellbeing, and shaping service delivery in line with both corporate priorities and statutory duties.

To be an active part of the Housing, and Integrated Communities Senior Leadership Teams, and Prevention and Communities Directorate, implementing the Swindon Plan, the Housing Improvement Plan, and supporting the delivery of corporate strategies.

This role works with the Director of Housing and Director of Operations and their Senior Leadership teams to develop new operating processes both within your own operational field and providing support and leadership to others to improve their operational activities.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act 'for the effective performance of a customer-facing role').

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

Your next steps

Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.

For further information about the role please Andrew Sanders, Head of Housing Technical Services, via email [e-mail].

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [e-mail].

Closing date: 5 January 2026

Interview date: w/c 19 January 2026