Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Your next role
Contracts, Commissioning and Business Assurance (CCBA) works across the Council’s Operations directorate, supporting front‑line services to deliver high‑quality outcomes for Swindon’s residents.
We provide expert procurement support, practical contract management guidance, robust health and safety governance, business assurance and project management. Our work underpins the effective commissioning of services provided directly to residents, making this an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that supports delivery at pace and helps improve everyday experiences across the borough.
This graduate role provides business assurance and improvement support across the Council’s Operations services, helping to ensure strong governance, compliance and transparency. Working closely with operational teams, you will support activities such as responding to member enquiries and Freedom of Information requests, monitoring compliance, and contributing to financial, performance and project reporting. You’ll also work alongside experienced colleagues to support business improvement initiatives and gain exposure to how operational services are governed and delivered.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to build a career in local government, assurance or business improvement, offering structured support, varied experience and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to services that directly support Swindon’s residents.
Key skills and qualifications
- A degree in a relevant subject such as business, finance, governance, law, economics or a related discipline
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with an interest in governance, compliance, data or service improvement and a willingness to learn and develop in a public‑sector environment
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
The team operates a hybrid working model with all practitioners expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days per week.
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
