Junior Building Compliance Manager

Salvation Army Homes; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan

Matched pension up to 6%

Enhanced family leave

Occupational sick pay

Season ticket loans

Volunteer days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private medical insurance discount

Funding for learning and career dev

Job summary

Salvation Army Homes is seeking a Junior Building Compliance Manager on a 6-month fixed term basis to lead a national portfolio of housing assets, ensuring safety, compliance and responsible asset management across the UK.

You will manage a team of Compliance Officers within the Asset Team, drive statutory programmes (gas, electrical, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos, lifting equipment, building safety), report on performance, and partner with contractors and regulators to uphold resident

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams and delivering statutory compliance programmes across residential properties.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in gas, electrical, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos and building safety.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act and UK housing regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Compliance Officers with supervision and coaching.
• Deliver statutory compliance programmes across the housing portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement in compliance performance and reporting.
• Coordinate inspections, remedial works with contractors and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, policies through monitoring and risk management.
• Monitor and report on performance, identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Promote culture of compliance and resident safety across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Analytical thinking

Education

Professional qualification in building compliance

Tools

Compliance systems

Job description

Salvation Army Homes

We are looking for a Junior Building Compliance Manager - on a 6 month fixed term basis -to support the delivery of a safe, compliant, and well-managed housing portfolio across the UK. Reporting to the Compliance M&E Manager within the Asset Team, you will play a key role in managing and developing a team of Compliance Officers, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance obligations are consistently achieved across all properties. This is an opportunity to help shape building compliance services, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of residents and communities.

As part of the Asset Team, you will oversee the delivery and monitoring of key compliance disciplines including gas safety, electrical safety, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos management, lifting equipment, and wider building safety requirements. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies, you will support the implementation of compliance strategies, ensure accurate performance reporting, and assist in managing risk across the housing portfolio. You will be responsible for coaching and supporting Compliance Officers, promoting high standards of performance, accountability, and customer focus.

The role requires a proactive and collaborative leader who can effectively manage competing priorities within a national housing environment. You will contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and assurance frameworks, helping to strengthen governance and compliance performance across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring compliance leader to develop their management experience, influence positive change, and make a meaningful impact on resident safety and asset integrity.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead a team of Compliance Officers, providing effective supervision, coaching, and performance management to ensure the successful delivery of building compliance activities.
• Support and deliver statutory compliance programmes across the housing portfolio, including gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifting equipment, and building safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in compliance performance, processes, and reporting to enhance service delivery, assurance, and resident safety.
• Work with internal departments, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies to coordinate inspections, remedial works, and compliance-related initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory standards, policies, and procedures through robust monitoring, auditing, and risk management activities.
• Monitor and report on compliance performance, identifying trends, risks, and areas for improvement while supporting informed decision-making across the Asset Team.
• Contribute to the organisation's wider asset management and resident safety objectives by promoting a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Relevant experience in building compliance, asset management, property services, or housing, with experience of supervising teams and delivering statutory compliance programmes across a residential property portfolio.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a geographically dispersed team of Compliance Officers to achieve high-performance standards.
• Experience of managing and monitoring compliance activities relating to areas such as gas safety, electrical safety, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos management, lifting equipment, and wider building safety obligations within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret performance data, identify risks, prioritise actions, and implement effective solutions to maintain compliance and improve service delivery.
• A values-driven approach, with a commitment to resident safety, customer service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement that aligns with the organisation's mission and values.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, operational teams, senior managers, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work proactively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance targets, statutory deadlines, and organisational objectives are consistently achieved.

Desirable Criteria

• Professional qualification or membership relevant to building compliance, building safety, housing, asset management, or health and safety.
• Experience working within the social housing sector and knowledge of the regulatory framework governing housing providers in the UK.
• Understanding of compliance management systems, assurance frameworks, and performance reporting tools.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Social Housing Regulation requirements, and associated compliance legislation and guidance.

Working Arrangements

This role operates on a hybrid working basis, combining home working with attendance at offices and operational sites as required. The post holder will also be expected to participate in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota to support the delivery of a responsive and effective service. Regular travel to offices, residential sites, and other locations may be required to meet business needs and support operational activities.

Our Offer

In return, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)
• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
• Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay
• Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support
• Paid volunteering days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career
• A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed

Closing date: 14 November 2026 (please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large volume of applications)

About Us

Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people.

If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.

Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.