Principal Manager (Compliance)

Ipswich Borough Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Hybrid and flexible working

Free gym and swimming membership

Subsidised parking and public transit

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Ipswich Borough Council is seeking a Principal Manager (Compliance) to lead the Safety & Compliance Team, delivering landlord safety and regulatory assurance across the housing stock in Ipswich. The role focuses on strategic oversight of housing compliance, tenant safety, and regulatory adherence within a major frontline service.

You will drive a culture of zero tolerance for non-compliance, manage budgets and people, and act as the principal responsible manager for housing safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within social housing, property compliance, asset management, repairs, maintenance, or building safety.
• Strong knowledge of landlord compliance and statutory housing obligations.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, and operational services.
• A relevant degree, professional qualification, or membership of a recognised professional body.
• Health & Safety experience and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality housing services.

Responsibilities

• Leading compliance across the landlord's "Big 9" safety areas including Fire, Gas, Electrical, Asbestos, Water Safety, Lifts (LOLER), Emergency Lighting, Alarm Systems, and Damp & Mould.
• Ensuring full compliance with current housing legislation, regulatory standards, Awaab's Law requirements, and Decent Homes obligations.
• Managing budgets, people, performance, and service improvement initiatives.
• Acting as the Council's principal responsible manager for housing safety and compliance.
• Driving a culture of zero tolerance towards compliance failures and tenant risk.

Job description

Principal Manager (Compliance)

Ipswich Borough Council

Salary: £53,051 - £55,224 | Permanent | Ipswich | Hybrid Working Available

Ipswich Borough Council is seeking an experienced housing professional to join its senior leadership team as Principal Manager (Maintenance), a key role within one of the Council's largest frontline services.

Managing a housing portfolio of approximately 8,000 homes, including sheltered housing schemes and homeless family units, you'll lead the delivery of landlord compliance and safety across all statutory areas. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, ensuring residents live in safe, well-maintained homes while driving continuous improvement across housing services.

The Role

You will lead the Safety & Compliance Team and take strategic responsibility for housing compliance, tenant safety, and regulatory assurance across the Council's housing stock. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading compliance across the landlord's "Big 9" safety areas including Fire, Gas, Electrical, Asbestos, Water Safety, Lifts (LOLER), Emergency Lighting, Alarm Systems, and Damp & Mould.
• Ensuring full compliance with current housing legislation, regulatory standards, Awaab's Law requirements, and Decent Homes obligations.
• Managing budgets, people, performance, and service improvement initiatives.
• Acting as the Council's principal responsible manager for housing safety and compliance.
• Driving a culture of zero tolerance towards compliance failures and tenant risk.

About You

We're looking for a proven leader with:

• Significant experience within social housing, property compliance, asset management, repairs, maintenance, or building safety.
• Strong knowledge of landlord compliance and statutory housing obligations.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, and operational services.
• A relevant degree, professional qualification, or membership of a recognised professional body.
• Health & Safety experience and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality housing services.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Ipswich Borough Council offers:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Free gym and swimming membership
• Subsidised parking and public transport discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities

If you're an experienced housing compliance leader looking to make a lasting impact in a progressive local authority, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 23 November 2026