James Stevens Associates are delighted to be working with a Housing Association in North London that are now looking for their next Compliance Manager.
* Compliance Manager (M&E)
* Working within the Asset Management and Compliance Team
* This role will b managing 2 Direct Reports
* Salary £55,695
* Hybrid: 3 days on site / in Office X 2 days working from home
* Working within an Asset Team of 5 people
Role Purpose:
To lead and manage Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Housing Compliance across the organisations housing stock. Ensure statutory obligations are fulfilled and best practices embedded across the organisation. Responsible for contract management, robust data oversight, and internal compliance reporting to support high safety standards and asset performance.
Benefits:
• 20 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 3 years’ service. Excluding bank hols.
• Christmas closure day.
• Private Health Insurance with AXA.
• On auto-enrolment to The People’s Pension, the employee contribution is 2% and the employer contribution 12%. (This includes Life Assurance.)
• Eye Care Vouchers
• We Care Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Income Protection - Paying up to 50% of their salary when you are off sick.
• Employee Welfare Loans
• Investment in training & development which are key to roles.
• Travel Expenses when travelling to sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance Management
* Lead and manage statutory compliance across key areas including gas, electricity, water hygiene, fire safety, asbestos, lifts, and more.
* Ensure accurate and auditable records within the compliance system
* Track and report compliance KPIs, maintain up-to-date risk registers, and ensure timely mitigation of non-compliances.
Team and Contractor Leadership
* Provide strong leadership to the compliance team to ensure inspections, risk assessments, and remedial actions are timely and effective.
* Manage contractor and consultant performance against SLAs, ensuring delivery of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective services.
Strategic Planning and Delivery
* Develop and manage planned compliance work aligned with the organisations Asset Management Strategy.
* Use compliance data and insights to support long-term investment planning and decision-making.
System and Reporting Oversight
* Ensure integrity and reliability of compliance data systems.
* Prepare high-quality reports for internal governance and external regulators, including for Board-level review and audits.
Safety and Performance
* Foster a strong safety and compliance culture across all departments.
* Ensure that communal areas, third-party managed stock, and residential assets are maintained to compliance standards.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications:
* Significant experience in statutory compliance within social housing or a property-related field.
* Recognised qualification in compliance, H&S, or building services (e.g., NEBOSH, IWFM, HNC/HND).
* Demonstrated ability to manage contracts and contractors to meet regulatory and service standards.
Knowledge:
* Deep understanding of health and safety legislation, regulatory compliance, and social housing frameworks.
* Working knowledge of CDM Regulations, the Building Safety Act 2022, and sector best practice.