Compliance Manager - Housing (Permanent)

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing provider in London is seeking a Compliance Manager to ensure compliance with statutory landlord obligations and deliver high-quality services across a diverse housing portfolio. You will lead compliance programs in areas such as gas safety, water hygiene, and fire safety. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of statutory compliance within social housing and proven experience in compliance roles. The position offers a salary up to £52,700 plus excellent benefits in a supportive organization committed to resident safety.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Subsidised health and well-being membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of statutory compliance including gas, water, asbestos, electrical, fire safety.
• Proven experience in a compliance or risk management role within housing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory landlord obligations.
• Oversee compliance contractors and suppliers.
• Develop and improve compliance framework.

Skills

Statutory compliance within social housing

Analytical skills

Contract management

Excellent communication

Leadership in compliance frameworks

Job description

Pertemps Network Group are delighted to be assisting a well-established and reputable housing provider in London, for a Compliance Manager to deliver high-quality landlord services across a diverse housing portfolio, including social rent, shared ownership, and housing services. The organisation is committed to resident safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous service improvement.

Salary

Up to £52,700 per annum + excellent benefits

Hours

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Job Purpose

As Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the organisation meets all statutory landlord compliance obligations across its housing stock. You will provide leadership and oversight of compliance programmes, ensuring all statutory testing, certification, and health and safety requirements are met. This includes areas such as gas safety, water hygiene, asbestos, electrical safety, fire safety, and lifts/LOLER. This role is critical in protecting residents, managing organisational risk, and maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor, plan, and manage statutory compliance servicing programmes to ensure delivery within required timeframes and standards.
• Manage and oversee compliance contractors and suppliers, ensuring performance, quality, and value for money.
• Verify completed compliance works and carry out post-inspection audits to ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a robust compliance framework across the housing portfolio.
• Keep up to date with legislative, regulatory, and policy changes and advise senior management on implications for service delivery.
• Support the development and review of health & safety, compliance policies and procedures.
• Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting relating to compliance activities.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of statutory compliance within social housing, including key risk areas such as gas, water, asbestos, electrical, fire safety, and lifts/LOLER.
• Proven experience in a compliance, building safety, or risk management role within housing or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legislation and implement practical, compliant solutions.
• Experience managing contractors and ensuring compliance with contractual and statutory obligations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to lead and embed compliance frameworks within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Subsidised health and well-being membership
• Simply Health contributions towards dental, optical, and medical costs
• Employee Assistance Programme including confidential legal, financial, and well-being support
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Opportunity to work within a supportive, values-driven organisation committed to resident safety

Pertemps Network Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you are passionate about compliance, resident safety, and delivering high standards within social housing, we encourage you to apply now for the Compliance Manager role and take the next step in your housing career.