PermanentSalary: Circa £63,500 per annumContract: PermanentHours: Full time (37 hours per week)Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum of 2 days per week on siteLocation: South East EnglandThe OpportunityAn established organisation within the housing and property sector is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and oversee statutory and building safety compliance across a diverse property portfolio. This is a key leadership role, offering responsibility for critical safety areas and direct engagement with senior management.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the organisation's compliance function, covering areas such as fire safety, gas, electrical, asbestos, legionella, lifts, and mechanical installations Ensure full adherence to relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards, including the Fire Safety Order 2005 Manage and monitor external contractors and service providers, ensuring performance, value for money, and quality assuranceProduce regular assurance and performance reports for senior leadership and executive teamsOversee compliance audits and ensure timely completion of all remedial actionsLine manage a small specialist compliance team, supporting professional development and operational effectiveness Play a key role in major incident planning, out-of-hours response arrangements, and organisational risk management Work collaboratively with internal departments to promote safety awareness and continuous improvement across the organisation About YouYou will be a confident and knowledgeable compliance professional with experience gained within a housing, local authority, or facilities management environment.Essential requirements:A relevant compliance qualification Proven experience managing compliance programmes and associated remedial worksStrong knowledge of building safety, compliance legislation, and regulatory requirements Ability to prepare and present reports to senior stakeholders Full UK driving licence with access to a roadworthy vehicle Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours rota and major incident response Desirable but not essential:IOSH or NEBOSH qualificationExperience with compliance management systems or specialist property software Background in fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene, gas, or electrical compliance What's on OfferCompetitive salary packageHybrid working arrangementOpportunity to lead a critical compliance function within a well-established organisationExposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making