Interim Compliance Manager

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

London location

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is recruiting for an Interim Compliance Manager in London. The role leads the landlord compliance function across a large housing portfolio, ensuring statutory obligations are met and resident safety is prioritised.

The successful candidate will oversee contract performance, manage teams, and drive continuous improvement within a hybrid working pattern, with 2–3 days in the office. This is a 12-month contract, with a daily rate to apply.

Qualifications

• Significant compliance management experience within a Local Authority or Housing Association.
• Strong knowledge of statutory landlord compliance requirements.
• Proven contract management across multiple compliance workstreams.
• Experience leading teams and driving performance improvements.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM regulations and building safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the council's Big Five compliance areas.
• Oversee compliance contracts with focus on Gas, Electrical, Water Hygiene and Lift Safety.
• Manage contractor performance and KPI achievement.
• Ensure all compliance certification, records and data are audit-ready.
• Lead and support compliance staff, driving continuous improvement.
• Work with Building Safety and Asset Management to maintain statutory compliance.
• Support procurement and contract mobilisation activities as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve services and resident safety.

Skills

Compliance management

Local Authority housing

Contract management

Team leadership

Compliance reporting

Procurement familiarity

Health & Safety CDM

Job description

Interim Compliance Manager

London Hybrid Working (2-3 Days in Office) 12-Month Contract £(Apply online only) per day

A London local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of its landlord compliance function across a large and diverse housing portfolio.

This is a key leadership role overseeing the council's compliance programme, ensuring statutory obligations are met, driving contractor performance, and maintaining high standards of resident safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the council's Big Five compliance areas.
• Oversee compliance contracts with a particular focus on Gas, Electrical, Water Hygiene and Lift Safety.
• Manage contractor performance and hold providers accountable for service delivery and KPI achievement.
• Ensure all compliance certification, records and data are accurate, robust and audit-ready.
• Lead and support compliance staff, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Building Safety and Asset Management teams to maintain statutory compliance.
• Support procurement and contract mobilisation activities where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve services, strengthen compliance assurance and enhance resident safety.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Significant compliance management experience within a Local Authority or Housing Association.
• Strong knowledge of statutory landlord compliance requirements.
• Proven contract management experience across multiple compliance workstreams.
• Experience managing teams and improving operational performance.A track record of challenging underperformance and delivering measurable improvements.
• Strong understanding of compliance reporting, certification and data management.
• Experience contributing to procurement and contract renewal exercises.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM regulations and wider building safety requirements.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month initial contract
• £(Apply online only) per day
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in office
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile compliance function within a forward-thinking London local authority

Interviews are being arranged immediately, and applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.