Job Description

Salary:

46,142 - 48,226

Hours per week:

37 hours

Interview date:

To be confirmed following shortlisting

Rolling advert:

We're 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.


As one of a small team of Property Services Team Leaders, you will together provide leadership to a team of 52 staff, driving service excellence and continuous improvement. You'll oversee responsive repairs, void works, drainage, and grounds maintenance, ensuring projects meet specifications, budgets, and deadlines. Your role includes managing budgets, designing projects, and acting as Construction Design and Management (CDM) coordinator. You will also champion customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.


Bringing significant experience in building maintenance management, project delivery, and team leadership. A degree or ONC/HNC in Building Surveying (or equivalent) is essential, alongside strong financial management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Resilience, motivation, and a commitment to high-quality service are key.


This is an opportunity to make a real impact, leading a team that keeps our housing stock safe and sustainable. We offer professional development, including an apprenticeship scheme, and the chance to contribute to our carbon-neutral goals.


Help us deliver exceptional property services for our tenants and communities.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

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 limitations in our sponsorship capacity.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

Please download and read the

role description and person specification

carefully before you apply as well as

Our Identity

.


The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Rachel Applewhaite, Property Services Manager at

Rachel.Applewhaite@wiltshire.gov.uk

.

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. Read our

statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

.

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