Asset and Compliance Manager

Adur & Worthing Councils; Worthing; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Local Government Pension

Training & development

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible working options

Buddy Support Programme

Employee resource groups/networks

Job summary

Adur & Worthing Councils are seeking a technically capable leader to head Adur Homes, planning and delivering capital investments while ensuring statutory compliance across key safety areas. You will drive performance data, procurement regimes and stakeholder collaboration to deliver an inspection-ready asset management service for 2,500 residents.

The role requires 3+ years in housing asset management, a professional qualification (RICS/MCIOB/MCABE or equivalent), and thorough knowledge of

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in Social Housing Asset Management with major capital works delivery and strict contract management.
• Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g., RICS, MCIOB, MCABE, or HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction).
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, compliance requirements, and CDM regulations; CIH membership desirable or willingness to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to plan and deliver major and minor capital investment programmes.
• Monitor contractor performance using data and robust procurement regimes.
• Engage communities and resident forums to influence asset management delivery.
• Ensure statutory compliance across fire, gas, asbestos, water hygiene, electrical and lifts.

Skills

Social Housing Asset Management

Contract management

Data-driven decisions

Community engagement

Education

RICS/MCIOB/MCABE or HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction

Job description

Reporting directly to the Head of Adur Homes, you will lead a dedicated team to plan and deliver our major and minor capital investment programmes. You will lead the teams responsible for ensuring our housing stock meets all statutory and legislative obligations. You will lead from the front, utilising data to monitor contractor performance, managing robust procurement regimes, and working collaboratively with stakeholders and resident forums to guarantee absolute statutory compliance across the ‘Big Six’ property safety areas: fire, gas, asbestos, water hygiene, electrical, and lifts.

We need a technically competent, highly resilient leader who possesses the exact blend of rigorous expertise and professional drive required to get us inspection-ready. You must be able to demonstrate:

• At least 3 years of experience within a Social Housing Asset Management environment, with an extensive track record of delivering major capital works and strict contract management.
• A degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., RICS, MCIOB, MCABE, or an HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction with substantial sector experience).
• Up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety, compliance requirements, and CDM regulations. CIH membership (Level 4 or higher) is highly desirable, or the willingness to achieve this at pace. Desirable safety qualifications (such as P405 Asbestos or Level 4 Fire Safety) will set you apart.
• A passion for engaging with communities and ensuring that the voice of our 2,500 residents directly influences how asset management is delivered.
• A valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use, and the flexibility to participate in our housing out-of-hours rota.

This is your opportunity to make a tangible, lasting impact on a local community. You will be joining an organisation that values adaptability, creativity, and compassion in the workplace. Through our Blended Working Policy, we offer the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while giving you the platform to lead an essential service through a period of meaningful change. If you bring the qualifications we need and the ambition to transform our housing asset and compliance service for our community, we look forward to receiving your application.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic DBS check clearance.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility

At Adur & Worthing Councils we welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and have the best possible chance of success.

If you have a disability, are a veteran, are a care leaver under 25 at the time of application, or are on The Connect to Work Scheme and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm how you meet this criteria in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.

Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension
• Training & development
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other's contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Fair, Green & Local - Please see link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (2025-2028)