Compliance Manager

South Yorkshire Housing (SYHA); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable housing organization in Sheffield is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure legislative and regulatory compliance for its properties. The role involves leading a team, managing service contracts, and maintaining excellent communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of regulations governing safety and compliance, along with experience in a housing or construction environment. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary range of £44,918 - £48,441 and various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working scheme

Family friendly perks

Wellbeing scheme

Access to training programs

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in housing or construction.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and ensure regulatory compliance for SYHA assets.
• Write reports on legislative changes and financial implications.
• Manage service contracts efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of gas safety regulations

Knowledge of asbestos regulations

Knowledge of legionella legislation

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy in Asset Management software

Team management skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Manager to work within our Property Services team. We are a forward thinking, values driven department, this role is based in our Rockingham Street offices.

We are looking for a Compliance Manager to drive and maintain effective legislative and regulatory compliance in the management of SYHA assets to ensure that SYHA’s customers live in safe and compliant homes.

You will work as part of the Maintenance Management Team in our Property Services Department to ensure an appropriate framework is in place, providing assurance that our assets are well managed, and we achieve 100% compliance in line with regulatory requirements.

Our team are committed to providing brilliant services to our customers and the successful candidate will share our values. Our ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of regulations governing gas safety, electricity, asbestos, legionella, lifts and lifting equipment and fire risk. You will also be expected to understand the implications of Awaab’s law and work within SYHA policy and procedure to respond to Damp, Mould and Condensation cases. You will be responsible for managing compliance servicing contracts and addressing issues arising from maintaining and managing assets. Experience in a similar role working within a housing or construction environment is essential.

For our perfect candidate we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits.

Job Description :

• Salary scale 5C £44,918 - £48,441
• 37 hours per week
• Essential Car User allowance
• Benefits which include an excellent flexible working scheme, family friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discounts scheme.
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
• Pension contribution

More about the role :

As Compliance Manager, you will lead a team to support the Head of Maintenance and carry out a quality assurance role to ensure that we meet regulatory requirements, and the data and recording is accurate and timely.

You will also be responsible for writing reports for changes to legislation or good practice and the financial implications of changes for the organisation.

South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) is a charitable organisation managing more than 6,000 homes and supporting hundreds of people to lead independent lives. Our ideal candidate will have :

• Excellent team / staff management working skills
• IT literate in both Asset Management software and Excel
• Able to deal effectively and efficiently with updated legislation and predict implications for SYHA and its customers
• Able to process, monitor and update maintenance calls with the minimum of delay
• Ability to manage service contracts and solve problems and issues arising from reports
• Ability to work collaboratively with other Maintenance Managers to ensure team members are managing, monitoring and recording servicing and legislative maintenance

Who you are :

You will be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, will thrive under pressure and most importantly care about giving the best possible service to our diverse range of customers.

You will understand the challenges carrying out servicing contracts in customers’ homes and some of the issues that arise from that

You will build collaborative, constructive relationships with contractors to provide assurances to Property Services clients and Executive Leadership Team that our homes and assets are compliant and safe.

You will manage and engage a team of staff to ensure SYHA maintains its excellent compliance performance for its customers and homes

Who we are :

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Click here to apply : https : / / careers.syha.co.uk / vacancy / compliance-manager-602409.html

Closing Date : Thursday 8 January 2026

Interview Date : 15 or 20 January 2026