Job Description
Permanent
Salary: Circa £63,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum of 2 days per week on site
Location: South East England
The Opportunity
An 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 Responsibilities
* Lead 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 assurance
* Produce regular assurance and performance reports for senior leadership and executive teams
* Oversee compliance audits and ensure timely completion of all remedial actions
* Line 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 You
You 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 works
* Strong 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 qualification
* Experience with compliance management systems or specialist property software
* Background in fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene, gas, or electrical compliance
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary package
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Opportunity to lead a critical compliance function within a well-established organisation
* Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making