Compliance Specialist

Womens Pioneer Housing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK is seeking a Compliance Specialist to ensure legal and regulatory obligations are met across its housing portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and experience in property management. This role supports the mission of empowering women by providing excellent housing services and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Up to date working knowledge of health and safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience in construction, building maintenance or property management at a senior level.
• Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a comprehensive compliance management regime.
• Work with external consultants and internal teams to ensure safety standards.
• Support the Director in maintaining regulatory compliance across housing portfolio.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer-focused approach

Education

NEBOSH general certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Maintenance and Asset Management

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Property and Estates Services, the Compliance Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring Women's Pioneer Housing meets all legal and regulatory obligations related to property safety and compliance across our housing portfolio. You will ensure the effective coordination of safety processes, responding to operational needs, and supporting compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Leading the delivery of a comprehensive compliance management regime.
• Working alongside external consultants and internal teams to ensure consistent safety standards.
• Supporting the Director of Property and Estates Services in maintaining robust regulatory compliance across our housing portfolio, including our registration with the building safety regulator, now known as the building control authority and ensuring that we remain compliant on all our legislative requirements. Our head office is based in Hammersmith West London. All staff work from the office every Tuesday to enable meaningful collaboration, and you must be able to affirm your ability to work this arrangement. This postholder will be expected to work in an agile way according to where the activity is best suited which will include our residential buildings, our head office or working from home. We will provide the technology you need to support you with agile working.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a bold and forward-thinking organisation with a rich history and a clear mission. At Women's Pioneer Housing, your work will directly support our vision of empowering women by providing high-quality, affordable housing and excellent services. You'll join a committed team during a transformative period, with the opportunity to positively contribute to our work.

Upon completion, we will manage over 1,000 social housing properties, including our first high-rise building (above 18 metres). To support this expansion, we have developed this new role. You will bring flexibility, strong organisational skills, and a customer-focused approach ensuring our buildings are safe and our residents and stakeholders receive an excellent service.

We are seeking an experienced and qualified professional who brings knowledge, leadership, and a passion for social purpose.

• Up to date working knowledge of health and safety legislation, principles and standards, including the Building Safety Act 2022
• Experience of working in a construction, building maintenance or property management environment at a senior level.
• NEBOSH general certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Maintenance and Asset Management (or achieved by March 2026) Whilst working towards NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma by December 2026
• Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment with a passion for professional curiosity, resilience and adhering to WPH's core values.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate professional curiosity with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

Women's Pioneer Housing was founded in 1920 by women and men who understood the challenges faced by women trying to secure affordable, safe and independent housing at the time. The need for safe, secure, affordable housing for single women is as great as ever. We remain committed to making a positive difference to women's lives by providing high quality homes and services. We empower our residents to shape the services we deliver and to do this we need the best people working for us, working with our residents and with our partners to make a meaningful difference.

These are exciting times for Women's Pioneer Housing. We are developing 160 new homes for single women in West London, which will be let to social housing residents in 2026, as well as a brand-new office at our permanent site at White City in West London.