Compliance Manager (Residential Housing Gas, Electrical, Fire, Water, Asbestos and Lifts)
Location: London & South East (travel required)
Salary: £54,039 + benefits and car allowance
Contract: Permanent
Salvation Army Homes, in partnership with Adecco, is seeking a Compliance Manager to join their Asset Management Team. Salvation Army Homes provides quality accommodation for people in need of safety, security, and opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead compliance across a diverse housing portfolio, ensuring homes are safe, sustainable, and meet all legal obligations.
About the Role
As Compliance Manager, you will oversee all aspects of statutory and regulatory compliance for our housing stock. You'll manage a dedicated compliance team and ensure that our organisation operates within the highest standards of governance, safeguarding residents and supporting our mission to provide secure and dignified housing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement compliance frameworks for social housing, covering gas, electrical, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts, and other statutory requirements.
Manage a compliance team, including Junior Compliance Manager, Asset Data Manager, and support officers.
Maintain compliance registers and certification across all properties.
Ensure timely completion of safety inspections, servicing, and remedial works.
Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
Conduct internal audits and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions.
Prepare compliance reports for Board, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
Manage mechanical, electrical, and compliance-related capital works.
Monitor budgets and feed into monthly reporting for the Asset Management team.
About You
Degree or equivalent technical qualification in Engineering, Compliance, Risk Management, or similar.
Professional membership (e.g., CIBSE, MIET, RICS, CIOB) or working towards.
Proven experience managing compliance in social housing or property services.
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance areas (gas, electrical, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts).
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels.
Familiarity with housing regulations, health and safety legislation, and building compliance standards.
Why Join Us?
At Salvation Army Homes, we are committed to providing good quality housing services and support. Working with Adecco, we aim to attract talented professionals who share our values and want to make a real difference. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation.
Interested?
Apply today through Adecco and help us deliver safe, sustainable homes for those who need them most