Compliance Manager

Housing Solutions; New Abbey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing association in New Abbey is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead compliance operations across a diverse property portfolio. The role involves ensuring compliance with critical regulations such as fire safety and managing significant budgets. The ideal candidate has strong experience in compliance and housing management, as well as relevant qualifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Inclusive workplace culture

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in managing compliance maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of building compliance regulations.
• Strong administrative skills and IT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance operations across a diverse property portfolio.
• Produce assurance reports for the Executive Team.
• Manage contractor performance and lead audits.

Skills

Compliance management experience

Fire safety expertise

Risk assessment skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant compliance qualification

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Keystone software

Zeta Safe

Vision

Risk Hub

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Compliance Manager to lead our compliance operations across a diverse property portfolio. This pivotal role sits within the Asset Management department and is responsible for ensuring our organisation remains fully compliant with fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas, electrical and mechanical regulations.

You will oversee servicing, repairs and installations, working closely with the Head of Fire and Compliance and other senior leaders to maintain safe living and working environments. Your responsibilities will include producing assurance reports for the Executive Team, managing contractor performance, procuring suppliers, and leading audits across all compliance areas. You’ll be accountable for the management of fire safety equipment, assisted living systems, catering and laundry installations, and other critical infrastructure across our housing, supported living, and care home stock.

This role also involves maintaining compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005, ensuring valid fire risk assessments are in place, and coordinating timely completion of fire risk actions. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and residents to promote fire safety awareness, support health and safety training, and contribute to major incident planning. With direct line management responsibilities and a budget of approximately £3.5 million, this is a high-impact role that demands strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong leadership.

About you

You are a confident and knowledgeable compliance professional with a strong background in housing, facilities management, or local authority environments. You hold a relevant compliance qualification and ideally have IOSH or NEBOSH certification. Membership in the ASCP or a similar professional body is desirable.

Your experience includes managing compliance maintenance programmes, fire safety remediation, and working with asbestos, legionella, gas and electrical systems. You have a solid understanding of building compliance regulations, the Fire Safety Order 2005, and risk assessment protocols. You’re comfortable producing reports for senior management, communicating effectively across all levels, and working under pressure with a varied workload.

You bring strong administrative and IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with Keystone software or compliance portals such as Zeta Safe, Vision, or Risk Hub would be advantageous. You have access to a roadworthy car and are willing to participate in an out-of-hours rota and major incident response.

The successful applicant will require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate which is considered satisfactory to Housing Solutions.

About Us

Housing Solutions is a not for profit Housing Association, rooted in the local community providing quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the local area. Our mission is to make our residents proud of where they live and our colleagues proud of where they work. Our services are driven by our strategic goals of safe, satisfied and sustainable, underpinned by our company values of ownership, innovation, teamwork and inclusion.

Established in 1995 we provide quality, affordable homes to rent and buy across the South East of England. We are rooted in the local community and we offer a wide range of housing services and housing options, including affordable homes to rent, properties to buy under shared ownership; market rent properties, and specialist accommodation for older people and people who need care and support to live within the community.

Why Choose Us

We pride ourselves on putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. We are invested in our local community and can see the difference we make in the area we live and work. Our employees are passionate and driven to achieve the best results for our residents, and are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.

Our modern and fresh working space allows us to work collaboratively together. You will make connections across the whole team and be part of our inclusive and open culture. Achieving the best of both worlds we successfully combine remote working as well as time together in our spacious and modern offices.

At Housing Solutions, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’d love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Housing Solutions are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, under the Governments Disability Confident Scheme. As part of this commitment, we ensure disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited to interview.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy please visit the Jobs & Careers page of our website www.housingsolutions.co.uk

The closing date is 13 October 2025. Interviews will be held w/c 13/10/2025 and w/c 20/10/2025.

We reserve the right to shortlist and arrange interviews for potentially suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled close date, therefore we look forward to your application as soon as you are ready.

We will not be accepting applications through recruitment agencies for this position.

Employee Benefits

Housing Solutions offer a wide range of benefits for our employees, for further details on our benefits please view the attached Benefits Package Overview. Or head to our website where you can find additional information; https://www.housingsolutions.co.uk/job-and-careers/company-benefits/