Gas Workforce Manager


Company:	Chesterfield Borough Council
Salary:	from £39,152 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chesterfield, S41 7JD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Reference: CBC26071

Salary details: £39,152 to £40,777 per year

Job term: Permanent

Appointment type: Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Stonegravels Depot

Department: Housing Property Services

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within housing property services as part of the service reshape programme.

We are seeking a motivated and people-focused individual to join our mechanical and electrical team as a gas workforce manager.

This is a key leadership role within the service, responsible for managing and developing a team delivering gas repairs, servicing and compliance activities across our housing stock.

About the role

This is a people leadership role first and foremost. You will lead and manage a team of gas engineers, supported by a planner and administrator, ensuring they are supported, motivated and performing at their best.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, performance and wellbeing of your team, creating a positive working environment and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services.

Key responsibilities

lead, motivate and support a team of approximately 15 employees to deliver high performance and excellent customer outcomes

create a positive employee experience through effective communication, regular one-to-one meetings and visible leadership

manage performance, conduct and attendance using a fair, consistent and supportive approach

identify and support learning and development needs, ensuring staff maintain the qualifications and skills required to perform effectively

plan and deploy workforce resources efficiently to meet service demands across repairs, compliance and capital programmes

drive a high-performance culture by recognising achievement and addressing performance issues constructively

lead workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and retention initiatives

work collaboratively with HR, Trade Unions and wider service teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery

manage staffing budgets and ensure value for money

lead continuous improvement initiatives, modernisation projects and the use of digital tools to enhance productivity and service quality

monitor and report on service performance, compliance and operational outcomes, including engagement with regulatory requirements

provide technical support and guidance to the workforce, ensuring services are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required standard

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about leading and developing people and who can create a supportive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

You will:

have strong people management and leadership experience, ideally within a trades, maintenance or operational environment

be confident in managing performance, supporting employee wellbeing and conducting open and constructive conversations

be able to plan, prioritise and manage competing demands effectively within a busy service environment

demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills

have a proactive, solution-focused approach and the confidence to make informed decisions

be committed to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement

you will also bring a strong understanding of gas compliance, repairs and maintenance services, enabling you to effectively support and guide your team

Qualifications and experience

You must have:

significant management experience and/or a recognised management qualification

a degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or a minimum of five years' senior operational experience within gas compliance, social housing or building services

current ACS certification (for example: CCN1 and relevant modules including CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1 and MET1) and meet the requirements for Gas Safe registration

a health and safety qualification, such as IOSH Working Safely or equivalent

a full UK driving licence

experience within a social housing or local authority environment would be advantageous but is not essential

What we offer:

competitive salary

generous annual leave entitlement

access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

a range of employee benefits

ongoing training and development opportunities

flexible working opportunities where service needs allow

Equality and diversity

Chesterfield Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

Informal discussions:

If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Dave Poole, head of housing property services at dave.poole@chesterfield.gov.uk or Heather Spink, HR Business Partner at Heather.Spink@Chesterfield.gov.uk. (Please note that both contacts may be on annual leave during part of the advertising period, but will respond as soon as possible.) For further information, please view the job description and person specification attached.

How to apply

CVs are not accepted for this vacancy, please download and complete the application form and return it by email to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk. Your application must be received no later than the closing date shown below.

See our guide to applying for tips on how to complete your application form and for details of other ways to apply.

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Provisional interview date: 12 October 2026

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