Head of Compliance Facilities and Estates

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking housing association is seeking a Head of Compliance, Facilities & Estates to shape strategy and lead teams in ensuring safety and compliance within their property portfolio. The role demands strong leadership in compliance management and facilities oversight. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in regulated environments. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible working and a strong pension contribution.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Annual leave benefits

Competitive Pension contributions

Recognition events and discounts

Health care cash plan

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in compliance within a regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Compliance and Facilities Management.
• Act as registered duty holder for compliance areas.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and procurement effectively.

Skills

Compliance management

Facilities management

Health & safety knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Yolk Social Housing Division delighted to be partnering with Valleys to Coast, a forward-thinking and values-led housing association, to recruit a Head of Compliance, Facilities & Estates. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape strategy, lead high-performing teams, and make a tangible impact on the safety, quality, and sustainability of homes, workplaces, and communities across the Bridgend borough.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Assets & Sustainability, this role sits at the heart of Valleys to Coast's Leadership Team. You will provide strategic direction and operational oversight across compliance, fire safety, facilities management, and estates, ensuring all landlord and corporate obligations are met and that environments are safe, well-managed, and fit for purpose.

This is a high-profile role with significant accountability, requiring a confident leader who can balance regulatory rigour with innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Compliance, Fire Safety, Facilities Management, and Estates
• Act as the registered duty holder for all key compliance areas, including fire, gas, electrical, asbestos, water hygiene, LOLER, and radon
• Lead the development and delivery of a robust Compliance Strategy aligned to legislation, regulation, and best practice
• Oversee inspection, testing, audit, and assurance programmes, ensuring risks are identified, managed, and reported effectively
• Manage budgets, contracts, procurement, and resources to ensure value for money and service excellence
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators, and external partners
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across facilities and estates operations
• Champion a high-support, high-challenge culture that empowers teams and embeds Valleys to Coast's values

About you

We are keen to speak with senior leaders who bring substantial experience, specifically around compliance within a regulated environment - ideally social housing or a related sector.

You will offer:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent senior experience
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety, compliance, FM, and estates
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex change
• Track record of managing budgets, contracts, and procurement pipelines
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leaders and Boards
• A proactive, solutions-focused leadership style with high personal integrity

Professional membership (e.g. IWFM) is desirable. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Why Valleys to Coast?

Valleys to Coast is recognised for its inclusive culture, strong values, and commitment to continuous improvement. This role offers genuine influence, leadership visibility, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a respected social landlord and employer of choice. Employee benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working: 9 day fortnight and early finish on a Friday
• Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays
• Competitive Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%)
• Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts
• Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more.

Application Process:

For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

To apply, please submit your CV to Hannah Welfoot.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.