Compliance Programme Manager - Interims

Description

Our local government clients in Swindon are recruiting a Compliance Programme Manager – Interims - Hybrid – minimum 2 days in-office.  To lead complete programme and project planning and work distribution, leading on contractor performance management and oversight, stakeholder engagement, tenant communications, data and records management, and continuous performance monitoring to ensure timely five‑yearly inspections, prompt remedial action, clear communication with tenants, and robust compliance evidence.

Responsibility

Own the programme plan, milestones, and delivery schedule for testing, remedials, access/recovery, and data/reporting workstreams. Deliver full coordination of activity across teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure inspections and remedials are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality. Establish risk‑based prioritisation alongside client teams (e.g., high‑risk blocks, overdue cycles, customer vulnerabilities) and recovery plans for hard‑to‑access properties. Chair multiple weekly progress meetings with work stream/supplier leads, and monthly programme boards, updating progress, risks, issues, and decisions.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• A recognised project/programme management qualification is desirable, such as:
• PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM PMQ (Project Management Qualification), and an Electrical Qualification is advantageous
• Advanced – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media and accounting software.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

Successful candidates will have:

• Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business. They will be required to provide evidence of this:
• Proven programme management in housing/compliance or asset‑related programmes.
• Strong contract management and supplier performance oversight, including KPIs/SLAs and improvement plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and tenant‑centric communication skills.
• Confident governance, assurance, and reporting capability—able to brief senior leaders and Members.
• Data and IT System literacy. Interpret dashboards, maintain records, spot trends, and drive decisions from evidence.
• Leadership: collaborative, accountable, and safety‑focused; fosters continuous improvement.
• Training/experience in public sector procurement and NEC/JCT contract management.
• Electrical compliance knowledge (policy‑level) within social housing—e.g., Understanding of:
• EICR five‑year cycles and programme sequencing.
• Landlord duties and compliance evidence expectations, remedial pathways and access/recovery approaches, and how standards and guidance inform governance (not hands‑on technical work). Qualifications ·

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 years' reference, including current employment
• Willing to engage in the mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.