Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager Location: Suffolk Salary: £53,051 – £55,224 Job Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time - Hybrid Working We are working on behalf of a local authority in Suffolk who are looking to appoint an experienced Compliance Manager to lead their Housing Safety and Compliance function. This is a senior management position within a busy Housing Maintenance and Contracts service, responsible for ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of approximately 8,000 residential properties, including sheltered housing schemes and temporary accommodation. As Compliance Manager, you will lead the Safety and Compliance team, taking overall responsibility for ensuring the Council's housing stock meets all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements. You will oversee the landlord's key compliance areas, ensuring a proactive approach to resident safety and maintaining high standards across the housing portfolio. This will include responsibility for the nine key landlord compliance areas: Fire, Lifts (LOLER), Emergency Lighting, Alarm Systems, Gas, Damp and Mould, Electrical, Asbestos and Water Safety. You will also oversee the monitoring of hazards identified through Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) stock condition surveys, ensuring appropriate action is taken to meet Awaab's Law and Decent Homes requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take a senior leadership position, influence service delivery and drive continuous improvement across a significant social housing portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead the Safety and Compliance team, ensuring Council homes remain safe and fully compliant. Act as the Principal Responsible Manager and lead officer for housing safety and compliance. Oversee all nine key landlord compliance areas, including fire, gas, electrical, asbestos, water safety, lifts, emergency lighting, alarm systems, damp and mould. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and statutory requirements. Monitor hazards identified through HHSRS stock condition surveys and ensure appropriate remedial action. Ensure compliance with Awaab's Law and Decent Homes requirements. Manage staff, budgets and operational resources effectively. Lead business planning, change management and continuous improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with internal teams and stakeholders to maintain high standards of resident safety. About You Significant experience in a senior compliance or housing safety management role within a comparable environment. Degree qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional organisation. Experience managing teams, staff and budgets. Strong understanding of the regulatory requirements associated with maintaining safe social housing. Experience across housing compliance, building safety or property safety management. Experience in business planning, change management and continuous improvement within an operational or front-line environment. Relevant Health and Safety experience and/or qualifications. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Some Benefits Salary up to £55,224. Permanent position. Hybrid and flexible working opportunities. Generous annual leave and pension scheme. Free swimming and gym membership. Subsidised parking and public transport discounts. Cycle purchase scheme. Excellent training and professional development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme. Interested? If you have significant experience leading housing compliance, building safety or property safety functions within a local authority or housing association, we would be keen to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV or get in touch with Josh on [phone removed] or [email removed]