Job Title: Gas Compliance Manager
Department: Compliance & Supply Chain
Location: Office-based (with hybrid flexibility)
Reports To: Head of Compliance
Type: Part time only hours
About Preferred Management
At Preferred Management, we deliver compliance, maintenance, and safety services across residential and commercial properties through our trusted network of independent engineers and specialist suppliers.
Our goal is to maintain the highest safety and service standards while driving performance through clear communication, digital innovation, and robust supplier partnerships.
Role Overview
The Gas Compliance Manager plays a central role in ensuring our gas safety obligations are met across all properties.
This is a desktop-based position focused on reviewing repair and servicing records, validating costs, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring every aspect of our gas operations is safe, compliant, and commercially sound.
Working closely with our supply chain partners, the role requires a balance of technical understanding, commercial awareness, and excellent communication. You'll help drive quality assurance and consistency across all gas-related activities while supporting suppliers through our digital platform and KPI framework.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Quality Assurance
* Review CP12s, service records, and remedial documentation to confirm full compliance with statutory and internal standards.
* Conduct desktop audits of supplier documentation and ensure all evidence is properly recorded within our Axis system and supplier portal.
* Identify and follow up on non-compliant or incomplete work, providing clear feedback and guidance to suppliers.
Supplier Engagement
* Act as the main point of contact for our gas subcontractors and engineers, supporting them with technical queries, documentation standards, and process improvements.
* Use our supplier portal and KPI dashboards to monitor performance, track trends, and drive continuous improvement.
Commercial Review
* Review and authorise supplier costs, quotes, and remedial charges against agreed rates and scopes of work.
* Support financial reconciliation and identify opportunities for better cost efficiency without compromising quality or safety.
Reporting & Improvement
* Produce regular compliance and performance reports, highlighting key trends, risks, and improvement actions.
* Contribute to the ongoing development of Preferred's compliance processes, digital tools, and supplier performance metrics.
* Ensure all data is accurately maintained in Axis and aligned with our 18 KPI monitoring framework.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
* Strong working knowledge of gas safety compliance and relevant legislation (Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998).
* Previous experience in gas compliance, audit, or coordination within a housing, property, or facilities environment.
* Excellent analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail.
* Commercial understanding of cost validation, SORs, and supplier charge reviews.
* Confident communicator with proven experience engaging engineers and subcontractors.
* Competent user of digital systems and compliance portals (e.g. Axis, Propeller, simPRO, or equivalent).
Desirable:
* ACS gas qualifications or prior experience as a qualified gas engineer.
* Experience managing supplier networks or compliance frameworks.
* Familiarity with performance monitoring or KPI-based supplier evaluation.
Personal Attributes
* Detail-oriented, methodical, and data-driven.
* Strong communicator with a collaborative and professional approach.
* Proactive problem solver focused on quality and continuous improvement.
* Commercially aware with sound judgement and integrity.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Pension and annual leave package
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Supportive, digitally enabled working environment
* Opportunity to shape and influence our national compliance framework
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £24,420.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hebburn NE31 2EX