Council Homes Compliance Data Manager in Milton Keynes

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Closing Date: 21/06/2026

Job Category: Finance

Service Area: Finance & Resources - Services - Revenues and Benefits Service

Package Description:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years.
• In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction:

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace. This role may be suitable for home working, following an assessment. Home‑based roles require a minimum of one day per week working from the office or site.

Interviews for this role will be held on XXX 2026.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain compliance data for Council homes to support safety and legal requirements.
• Ensure data is accurate, complete and kept up to date across housing systems.
• Produce clear and timely reports that help the Housing Maintenance and Investment team understand compliance performance and risks.
• Support colleagues across the Housing Maintenance and Investment team by providing reliable data and insight.
• Work closely with surveyors, contract managers and other colleagues to resolve data gaps and inconsistencies.
• Help improve systems and processes so compliance information is captured consistently and efficiently.
• Contribute to service improvement work that helps keep around 11,000 Council homes safe, compliant and ready to be lived in.
• Play an active role within a team that delivers repairs, maintenance and capital works to support safe and decent homes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Degree or equivalent in Data Science, Statistics, Business intelligence, or a related field or working towards with demonstrable experience.
• Experience managing complex data sets, ideally within housing, property, compliance or asset management services.
• A strong eye for detail and a commitment to high standards of data accuracy.
• Confidence using systems to record, analyse and report information.
• The ability to explain data clearly and simply to a range of colleagues.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
• An organised approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A positive and proactive attitude, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• A commitment to making a real difference to residents living in Council homes.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence and vehicle insurance, including cover for business use. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About The Organisation:

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.