Interim Compliance Manager (Housing and Corporate Property)
We are supporting a forward-thinking council on the South Coast in recruiting a skilled Compliance Manager to lead statutory and regulatory compliance across the organisation's Big Six building safety areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee compliance programmes for all Big Six statutory areas (Fire Safety, Asbestos Management, Legionella/Water Hygiene, Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, Lifts and Lifting Equipment).
* Ensure the council meets all regulatory obligations, record-keeping standards, and audit requirements.
* Manage compliance contractors, consultants, and internal teams to achieve high-quality outcomes.
* Deliver accurate reporting, performance data, and risk assessments to senior leadership.
* Drive policy development, process improvement, and organisational learning in compliance management.
* Act as the council's subject‑matter expert on property compliance and building safety.
* Lead investigations and corrective actions where non‑compliance is identified.
* Support budget planning and contract delivery within compliance areas.
Required Qualifications
* Strong experience working within statutory compliance, housing compliance, corporate property, building safety, or a similar regulated environment.
* In-depth understanding of legislation relevant to the Big Six compliance areas (e.g., Fire Safety Order, Gas Safety Regulations, Control of Asbestos Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations, ACOP L8/HTM guidance, LOLER).
* Proven experience managing contractors, audits, and large‑scale compliance programmes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* Strong analytical and reporting ability, including use of compliance systems and asset data.
Desirable Qualifications
* NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Fire Certificate.
* BOHS P402 / P405 (Asbestos surveying/management).
* Legionella Responsible Person / City & Guilds Legionella Qualifications (17th/18th Edition Electrical).
* Gas Safe awareness training (for managerial oversight).
* ILM Level3/5 or similar leadership qualification.
* Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM.
* Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g., IOSH, IFE, IWFM, BOHS).
Benefits
* £400 per day umbrella on a three‑month rolling contract.
* Hybrid working: three days in office/site and two days from home.
* Working 7.2 hours a day Monday to Friday.
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