Compliance Manager

Wokingham-Borough-Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

GP Helpline

EAP 24/7

Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Car/Cycle

Discounts

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an experienced Housing Compliance Manager to lead our compliance services and ensure residents live in safe, well-maintained homes that meet the highest regulatory standards.

In this senior leadership role, you will oversee housing compliance programmes, manage specialist contractors, lead audits and inspections, monitor performance and risk, and develop a high-performing team while embedding compliance at the heart of our housing portfolio.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in housing compliance or asset management.
• Understands housing legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Confidently manages contracts, budgets, risk and performance.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing teams.
• Passionate about resident safety, customer service and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of housing compliance programmes ensuring statutory landlord obligations are met.
• Maintain strategic oversight of compliance risks across the housing portfolio and remedial actions.
• Ensure resident health, safety and wellbeing in all compliance activities through engagement and communication.
• Lead internal and external audits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation and codes.

Skills

Housing compliance

Leadership

Contract management

Budget management

Risk management

Customer service

Job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £60,957 - £66,808 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Yes
Closing Date: 28/10/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 711179

Are you ready to make a real difference to resident safety and housing standards?

We're looking for an experienced and driven Housing Compliance Manager to lead our compliance services and help ensure residents live in safe, well-maintained homes that meet the highest regulatory standards.

In this key leadership role, you'll oversee compliance programmes, manage specialist contractors, lead audits and inspections, monitor performance and risk, and drive continuous improvement across our housing portfolio. You'll also lead and develop a high-performing team while ensuring compliance remains at the heart of everything we do.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• Generous Annual Leave - 31 days per annum (rising by 5 days with 5 years continued local government serviced), plus Bank Holidays
• GP Helpline- Available 7 days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme- Including a 24/7Your CareHelpline
• Free Onsite Gym- Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes- IncludingCarandCycle to Work schemes
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts- Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
• And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of housing compliance programmes ensuring statutory landlord obligations are met.
• Maintain strategic oversight of compliance risks across the housing portfolio, ensuring remedial actions arising from inspections.
• Ensure resident health, safety and wellbeing remain central to all compliance activities by supporting effective engagement and communication on compliance works.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and regulatory requirements by leading internal and external audits and inspections.

Candidate Requirements

• Has substantial experience in housing compliance, asset management or a related field.
• Understands housing legislation, regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Can confidently manage contracts, budgets, risk and performance.
• Has strong leadership skills and a track record of developing successful teams.
• Is passionate about resident safety, customer service and delivering positive outcomes.

This is an opportunity to shape services that directly impact residents' lives, influence strategic decision-making, and play a leading role in delivering safe, compliant homes and excellent housing services.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Join us and help create safer homes, stronger communities and better outcomes for our residents.

For more information or an informal conversation please contact Ellen Coombes on 07798 617 580 or [e-mail].