Interim Compliance Manager

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is assisting a North Wales housing association to appoint an Interim Compliance Manager to oversee landlord safety compliance across homes. You will drive performance in gas, electrical, fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene, and lifts, manage data and contractor performance, and report to senior managers and the board.

The role requires strong experience in social housing compliance, Welsh regulatory awareness, and the ability to lead a team on an interim basis to deliver

Qualifications

• Senior compliance or building safety experience in social housing or similar property environment.
• Strong knowledge of landlord health and safety obligations (gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, legionella, lifts).
• Understanding of Welsh regulatory context and housing quality standards.
• Experience managing contractors and compliance contracts.
• Ability to analyse compliance data and report to senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading or coordinating a team.
• Ability to work independently in an interim capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of landlord compliance across gas, electrical, fire safety, asbestos, legionella, water hygiene and lifts.
• Review compliance performance, identify risks and gaps, and implement action plans.
• Monitor safety checks, certificates and remedial works to ensure timely completion and accurate recording.
• Oversee contractor performance, including contract management, QA and escalation of issues.
• Produce regular compliance reports for senior management, the executive team and the board.
• Ensure accuracy of compliance data in housing and asset management systems.
• Manage access procedures and work with housing teams on no-access cases.
• Support audits, inspections and regulatory engagement, and respond to findings.
• Review and update compliance policies, procedures and risk registers.
• Lead, support and guide compliance staff, and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Prepare a clear handover at the end of the assignment.

Skills

Senior compliance

Building safety

Contract management

Data analysis

Team leadership

Interim capacity

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH (relevant qualification)

Job description

Location: North Wales
Contract: Interim

About the role

Our client is a housing association in North Wales, looking to appoint an Interim Compliance Manager to take responsibility for landlord health and safety compliance across its homes. The role suits an experienced housing compliance professional who can step in quickly, assess where the organisation stands and keep assurance, reporting and delivery on track.

The successful candidate will oversee compliance across the core areas of building safety, including gas, electrical, fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene and lifts. You will review current performance and data, tackle any backlogs or gaps, and make sure that safety checks, remedial works and record keeping are managed to a high standard. You will also be the main point of contact for contractors and internal teams, and you will report clearly to senior managers and the board.

The role works within the Welsh regulatory environment, so a good understanding of how compliance obligations sit alongside Welsh Government expectations and housing quality standards is important. Rate, start date, contract duration and working arrangements will be confirmed with candidates.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of landlord compliance across gas, electrical, fire safety, asbestos, legionella and water hygiene, and lifts
• Review compliance performance, identify risks and gaps, and put in place clear action plans to close them
• Monitor safety checks, certificates and remedial works to make sure they are completed on time and recorded accurately
• Oversee contractor performance, including contract management, quality assurance and escalation of issues
• Produce regular compliance reports for senior management, the executive team and the board
• Make sure compliance data held in housing and asset management systems is accurate and up to date
• Manage access procedures and work with housing teams to address no-access cases
• Support audits, inspections and regulatory engagement, and respond to findings
• Review and update compliance policies, procedures and risk registers
• Lead, support and guide compliance staff, and share knowledge with colleagues
• Prepare a clear handover at the end of the assignment

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience in a senior compliance or building safety role within social housing or a comparable property environment
• Strong knowledge of landlord health and safety obligations, including gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, legionella and lifts
• Understanding of the Welsh social housing regulatory context and housing quality standards
• Experience managing contractors and compliance contracts
• Ability to analyse compliance data and report confidently to senior stakeholders
• Experience of leading or coordinating a team
• Ability to work independently in an interim capacity and make an immediate contribution

Desirable

• A relevant qualification in building safety, health and safety or housing, such as NEBOSH or IOSH
• Experience of managing a compliance recovery or improvement programme
• Experience of working with a housing association in Wales
• Familiarity with compliance and asset management software

The offer

This is an interim role with a North Wales housing association. Rate, start date, contract duration and working pattern will be confirmed with candidates. It offers real responsibility for an area of high importance, with the chance to make a clear difference to resident safety.

If you are an experienced housing compliance manager looking for an interim assignment in North Wales, this role offers a clear remit and the opportunity to have an immediate impact.