Job Description

At Woking we are transforming and improving our services and are recruiting for a new role within the Housing Asset Management Department of Housing Contracts and Compliance Manager covering Mechanical and Electrical workstreams.
This role will be critical in delivering high quality contract management to mitigate risk to the Council, Council residents and members of the public by ensuring the effective delivery of all Housing Mechanical and Electrical related Contracts and Polices working in conjunction with the associated Regulatory Framework and Consumer Standards.
These contract areas include;

• Gas Servicing (Commercial and Domestic)
• Electrical EICR Testing (Communal and Domestic)
• Emergency Lighting
• Portable Appliance Testing
• Lightning Protection Systems
• Communal TV Aerials
• Lift Servicing (Passenger, Stairlifts, Through-floor lifts, and Hoists)
• LOLER examination management

We are seeking a candidate who has expert knowledge and experience of contract management, housing compliance and mechanical and electrical workstreams. You will also be able to manage data with a keen eye for detail and accuracy and be able to manage high value budgets.
This is an exciting opportunity to directly shape and improve services in this area managing a small team and a group of contractors to develop efficient processes leading to strong performance.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
DBS Check
Woking Borough Council takes a robust approach to thoroughly checking anyone who has applied to work with vulnerable groups including children.
As this job involves contact with vulnerable groups, successful applicants will be required to obtain a Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Assistance will be given by the Council and further details can be found in the job pack.
English Language Requirement
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
Closing Date: 5 September 2025 - 23:55pm
Inteview dates: TBC