Compliance Operations Manager – Greater Manchester (Housing Client)
£75,000 (Fixed Term Contract)
6–12 Months
37 Hours per week
Service Care Solutions are working with a Housing Association client in Greater Manchester to recruit a Compliance Operations Manager on a 6–12 month fixed term basis.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all landlord compliance workstreams, ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met while delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service.
Overview of the Role Reporting into the Assistant Director of Health, Safety and Compliance, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering key compliance programmes across housing stock. This includes gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts, and wider M&E services.
You will act as the organisation’s responsible person for compliance, ensuring services are safe, efficient, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage compliance service delivery across all “big six” areas (gas, electrical, fire, water, asbestos, lifts)
Oversee planned, cyclical and responsive maintenance programmes
Ensure full compliance with landlord statutory obligations and regulations (including CDM)
Manage budgets (up to £5m), forecasting and financial performance
Use data and performance insights to drive continuous improvement
Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures and risk frameworks
Work closely with asset management teams to inform long-term investment programmes
Manage contractor performance, procurement processes and stakeholder relationships
Prepare and present reports to senior leadership, board and committees
Lead, develop and motivate a team of compliance professionalsRequirements
Proven experience in a senior compliance or asset management role within housing or property services
Strong knowledge of landlord compliance across all key areas (gas, electrical, fire, water, asbestos, lifts)
Experience managing large-scale compliance programmes and budgets
Knowledge of contract management (JCT / NEC or similar)
Strong stakeholder management experience, ideally up to board level
Technical understanding of M&E systems and compliance regulations
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
Relevant degree or equivalent experienceIf you're looking for work but this role isn’t for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for.
Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on
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