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Compliance Manager - Housing
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 52,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Adecco Housing & Property Services are recruiting a proactive and experienced Compliance Manager to lead on all aspects of property compliance across the organisations housing stock. This is a critical leadership role, ensuring that we meet and exceed our statutory obligations in areas such as gas safety, electrical safety, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos management, and lift maintenance.
You'll be responsible for developing and embedding a robust compliance framework, managing contractor performance, and providing assurance to senior leaders and external regulators. You'll also play a key role in shaping the compliance culture ensuring that safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
Our client is a respected housing provider, committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and services to our residents. With a strong social purpose and a focus on innovation, we manage a diverse portfolio of properties and are proud to play a vital role in the communities they serve.
Compliance Manager
Salary: £50,000 - 52,700 (depending on experience)
Location: London
Hours: 35 per week (Full-Time)
Reports to: Head of Asset Management / Director of Assets
Direct Reports: Data Assurance Coordinator
Key Relationships
Internal: CEO, Executive Management Team, Operational Managers, Risk & Audit Committee, Board
External: Building Safety Regulator, Fire Authorities, Auditors, Contractors, Training Providers, Resident Forums
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of a comprehensive compliance programme across all statutory areas.
Ensure all M&E systems and installations are safe, reliable, and fully compliant with legislation and best practice.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to internal policies and procedures.
Oversee servicing schedules and ensure all certification is accurate, up-to-date, and auditable.
Manage audits, inspections, and investigations, ensuring timely resolution of any non-compliance.
Provide detailed compliance reports to the Executive Team, Board, and external stakeholders.
Lead and support the Data Assurance Coordinator to maintain accurate compliance data across systems.
Manage contractor relationships, ensuring high performance, value for money, and quality assurance.
Collaborate with the Building Safety Manager to manage and mitigate building safety risks.
Promote a culture of compliance through training, communication, and staff engagement.
Key Performance Indicators
100% compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
High levels of data accuracy and assurance across internal and external systems.
Effective budget management and cost control.
Positive audit outcomes and continuous service improvement.
What We're Looking For
Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
In-depth knowledge of property compliance and UK housing legislation.
Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in risk assessment and health & safety management.
Educated to degree/diploma level or equivalent experience.
Health & Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH).Desirable:
Knowledge of business continuity planning.
Experience in the housing or social landlord sector.
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
Experience
Essential:
Proven experience in a senior compliance or risk management role.
Experience managing audits, inspections, and contractor performance.
Ability to translate legislation into operational practice.
Strong background in policy development, procurement, and service improvement.
Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders to drive change.Desirable:
Experience working in a housing association or local authority setting.
Why Join Us?
You'll be joining a values-driven organisation that puts people first, whether that's our residents, our staff, or our partners. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to safer homes and stronger communities. You'll have the autonomy to lead, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
We are Adecco Housing, part of The Adecco Group. As a consciously inclusive recruiter we want to ensure that we are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business we put our expertise and energy into improving everyone's chances of being part of the world of work. Accessibility is important to us, so please let the Consultant know if you will require any adjustments to be made to support you best when applying for this role.
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