Senior Compliance & Risk Lead – Social Housing

RGIT Australia; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing resources and counselling

Retail & lifestyle discount platform

Enhanced family leave provisions

Recognition initiatives and awards

Job summary

Cardo Group is recruiting a Compliance Manager for Kingston Upon Thames to ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements in social housing. You’ll manage safety programmes, risk, and compliance across properties and operations.

You will lead gas, electrical, and lift safety inspections, oversee reporting to senior leadership, and work with asset management and repairs teams to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a compliance or health & safety role in social housing or property.
• Strong knowledge of UK housing legislation and safety standards.
• Experience managing statutory compliance areas (gas, fire, electrical, etc.).
• Ability to interpret regulations and implement practical solutions.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing contractors and service delivery.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, housing regulations, and building safety requirements.
• Monitor changes in legislation and update policies and procedures.
• Lead as main contact for regulatory bodies and audits.
• Oversee gas, electrical, lift and equipment safety inspections.
• Ensure servicing and remedial works are completed on time.
• Maintain risk registers and develop mitigation strategies.
• Produce regular reports for senior management and board.
• Monitor KPIs and contractor performance against standards.
• Procure services in line with policies and manage staff training.

Skills

Compliance

Asset management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Regulatory interpretation

Reporting

Project management

Communication

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH qualification

Degree in housing/building/compliance (desirable)

Job description

Cardo Group is recruiting a Compliance Manager for Kingston Upon Thames to ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements in social housing. You’ll manage safety programmes, risk, and compliance across properties and operations.

You will lead gas, electrical, and lift safety inspections, oversee reporting to senior leadership, and work with asset management and repairs teams to implement improvements.