Compliance Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to join a purpose-driven housing organisation committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and excellent services for residents.

Reporting into the senior Property Services leadership team, you will lead the delivery of statutory compliance across a diverse residential portfolio, ensuring the organisation meets all legal, regulatory and health & safety obligations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader who is passionate about building safety, compliance excellence and continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the delivery of all landlord statutory compliance programmes, including:
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• Gas Safety
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• Electrical Safety
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• Fire Safety
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• Water Hygiene
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• Asbestos Management
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• Lifts and Mechanical & Electrical compliance
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• Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
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• Develop and implement compliance strategies, policies and performance frameworks.
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• Manage specialist contractors, ensuring high-quality service delivery, value for money and contractual compliance.
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• Monitor compliance performance through KPIs, audits and reporting, identifying risks and implementing improvement plans.
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• Lead on regulatory inspections, internal audits and compliance assurance activities.
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• Maintain accurate compliance records and provide reports to senior leadership.
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• Work collaboratively with Asset Management, Repairs and Property Services teams to ensure a joined-up approach to building safety.
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• Manage budgets effectively while ensuring excellent customer outcomes.
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• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and resident safety.
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About You

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

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• Significant experience managing statutory compliance within social housing, local government or a similarly regulated property environment.
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• Strong technical knowledge of landlord compliance and building safety legislation.
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• Experience managing contractors and complex compliance contracts.
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• Excellent understanding of risk management, governance and regulatory compliance.
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• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating teams.
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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• Experience producing performance reports and presenting information to senior leaders.
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• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering safe, compliant homes.
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Desirable

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• Relevant professional qualification in Building Surveying, Property, Compliance, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
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• Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIOB, IWFM, IFE or similar).
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• Knowledge of the Social Housing Regulatory Framework and Building Safety Act.
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Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation where resident safety, quality housing and service excellence are at the heart of everything they do. You'll play a key role in shaping compliance strategy, driving operational excellence and ensuring residents live in safe, well-managed homes.

If you're an experienced Compliance Manager looking to make a meaningful impact within the housing sector, we'd love to hear from you.