Compliance Manager

East Devon District Council; Honiton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East Devon District Council is looking for a critical role within its Property & Asset team to oversee statutory and regulatory compliance in housing safety. This role is essential for ensuring tenant security and meeting legal obligations as the council strives to raise housing standards and embrace innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing staff and contractors in social housing.
• Working knowledge of CDM and building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statutory and regulatory compliance for housing safety.
• Develop and manage testing and inspection programmes.
• Ensure remedial actions meet customer expectations.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Building regulations knowledge

Gas safety knowledge

Fire safety knowledge

Asbestos regulations knowledge

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths

Degree or HNC in building related or construction subject

Job description

Be part of our transformation

East Devon’s Housing Service has made significant progress in recent years, transforming the way we support our tenants and communities. With improved outcomes, strong regulatory feedback and recognition from our peers, we've laid down solid foundations. Now, we’re entering an exciting new phase – one focused on raising standards even further, embracing innovation and growing our impact.

Join us at this key moment and be part of shaping the future of council housing in East Devon and we build a new management structure within our Property & Asset team.

Team East Devon – more than just a job

Our Property & Asset Service is made up of skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds who bring energy and expertise to their roles every day. We’re united by one goal: delivering for our residents.

This role will be a critical one within our Property & Asset team that will oversee all key areas of statutory and regulatory compliance, including gas, electrical safety, fire safety, asbestos, legionella, lifts, radon and emerging building safety requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring that tenants remain safe in their homes and that the Council fully meets is legal and regulatory obligations.

You will develop and manage robust programmes for cyclical and statutory testing and inspection and ensure any subsequent remedial actions are resolved to meet customers expectations.

We want you to have a good general education with 5 GCSE at grade C and above, including English and Maths together with a degree or HNC or equivalent in a building related or construction subject. Significant experience in managing staff and contractors responsible for the repair and maintenance of social housing stock. You will need a working knowledge of CDM and building regulations together with a good working knowledge of health & safety, gas safety, fire safety and asbestos regulations.

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