Compliance Manager

Joshua Robert Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Compliance Manager to manage compliance across six key areas in a housing provider. This hands-on role involves leading a small team, ensuring compliance with legislation, and monitoring performance. The contract offers a day rate of £350 - £450, based on experience, and lasts for 3-6 months, with an immediate start. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing compliance across various areas.
• Proven ability to support audits and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a compliance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the council's approach to housing compliance.
• Manage a team of compliance officers.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Monitor compliance performance and escalate issues.
• Support audits and regulatory returns.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams.

Job description

Interim Compliance Manager – Housing Provider

£350 - £450 per day (inside IR35, DOE)

3-6 month contract – start: ASAP

Responsibilities

Hands‑on interim role managing the Big 6 areas of compliance across a small team, providing assurance to senior stakeholders during a focus on governance, safety and regulatory compliance.

1. Lead and manage the council's approach to housing compliance across the Big 6 areas:
   • Gas safety
   • Electrical safety
   • Fire safety
   • Asbestos
   • Legionella / water safety
   • Lifts
2. Provide day‑to‑day management and support to a team of 2 compliance officers.
3. Ensure statutory inspections, servicing, and remedial works are delivered in line with legislation and internal policies.
4. Monitor compliance performance, risks, and KPIs, escalating issues where required.
5. Support audits, regulatory returns, and internal assurance processes.
6. Work closely with contractors, internal teams, and senior managers to drive compliance improvements.
7. Review and strengthen compliance processes, procedures, and reporting where needed.

Contract Details

• Day rate: £350 - £450 per day (depending on experience)
• Contract length: 3-6 months
• Start: ASAP