Strategic Housing Compliance Manager (Hybrid)

Public Sector; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector in the United Kingdom is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee landlord compliance across a residential portfolio. The role will coordinate inspections, testing and follow-on works, ensuring statutory obligations are met and records are audit-ready.

You will manage external contractors, analyse safety data and liaise with senior stakeholders to drive improvements in safety, compliance, and value for money within a social housing context.

Qualifications

• Strong background in housing compliance within a housing sector setting.
• Knowledge across gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, water hygiene and lift safety.
• Experience overseeing contractors and holding suppliers accountable for delivery.
• Understanding of current health & safety and building safety legislation affecting social housing.
• Experience working with compliance databases and asset information.
• Ability to analyse information, identify risks and take decisive action.
• Strong communication skills with senior colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple compliance programmes.
• Proactive approach to improving services rather than maintaining status quo.
• Relevant qualification within compliance, health & safety, housing or building safety.
• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Membership of a professional body would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the delivery of landlord compliance across the housing stock.
• Plan and oversee programmes of inspections, testing, servicing and follow-on works.
• Ensure statutory obligations are met and compliance activity within timescales.
• Oversee external contractors, challenging performance and ensuring service levels.
• Review compliance information and certification for audit and regulatory scrutiny.
• Investigate non-compliance and implement action plans to resolve issues.
• Contribute to building safety and risk management across the organisation.
• Provide updates and management information on compliance performance and risks.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve customer concerns relating to safety and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, performance and value for money.
• Work with internal and external partners to maintain safe homes and high-quality service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Proactive approach

Contractor oversight

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Housing/building safety qualification

Tools

Compliance databases

Job description

Public Sector in the United Kingdom is seeking a Compliance Manager to oversee landlord compliance across a residential portfolio. The role will coordinate inspections, testing and follow-on works, ensuring statutory obligations are met and records are audit-ready.

You will manage external contractors, analyse safety data and liaise with senior stakeholders to drive improvements in safety, compliance, and value for money within a social housing context.