Service Manager – Statutory Compliance and Cyclical Maintenance

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Town Hall

Salary: Grade 14, £61,706 - £66,043 per annum.

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role :

Lead one of the most important transformation programmes in local government. As Service Manager for Statutory Compliance & Cyclical Maintenance, you will shape the future of building safety across more than 22,000 homes, schools and corporate properties. You will drive strategic change, strengthen compliance, influence senior decision making, and build confidence with residents, regulators and stakeholders. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact by creating safer places, embedding a culture of excellence, and ensuring Wigan remains at the forefront of building safety and statutory compliance.

About you :

You are a respected professional with significant experience in building safety, compliance, property, housing or construction. You combine expert knowledge of legislation, regulation and risk management with the ability to lead change in complex environments. A confident communicator, you can influence at senior levels, build strong partnerships and inspire teams to deliver exceptional results. Professionally qualified and committed to continuous development, you are driven by improving safety, solving complex challenges and delivering meaningful outcomes for communities.

About us :

At Wigan Council, we're proud to do things differently. As part of #TeamWigan , you'll join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration and putting people first. We're committed to creating safe, thriving communities and helping colleagues reach their full potential. Through our ambitious Progress with Unity plan, we're working with partners to create fair opportunities for all and ensure our towns and neighbourhoods’ flourish. Join us and play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of building safety, strengthening resident trust and delivering services that matter to thousands of people across the borough.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK ( Prove your right to work to an employer.

Wigan Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. As part of this commitment, Wigan Council operates robust Safer Recruitment procedures.

Join us at our Recruitment Information Session on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 6pm, at Wigan Town Hall where you'll have the opportunity to learn more about this role, our ambitious plans for Property and Assets, and the difference you could make for residents and communities across Wigan Borough.

You’ll have the chance to meet senior leaders from our Property and Assets team, hear about our vision for the future, and ask any questions you may have about the role, the team and working for Wigan Council.

If you're unable to attend, we'd still love to hear from you. Please contact to arrange an informal conversation about the opportunity.

Interview date: Friday 11th September 2026

Please note: Interviews will take place on 11 September as part of a half-day assessment process. Candidates will participate in group activities, a Q&A session, and a formal interview. This approach allows us to assess candidates fairly while providing a fuller understanding of the role and team.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

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