Compliance Manager

Darlington, County Durham
Principal People Recruitment
Principal People are proud to be supporting a leading social housing provider in the recruitment of a Compliance Manager. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a vital compliance portfolio within a values led and forward-thinking organisation.

This role offers the chance to lead meaningful change, modernise systems and make a visible impact in people s lives. This position is ideal for a customer-focused, technically credible compliance professional who can lead a team, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement across the core compliance areas.

The Opportunity:

• Lead and support a dedicated team, managing performance, development plans and contractor relationships.
• Drive compliance across cyclical programmes including gas servicing, electrical testing, fire safety, lift maintenance, asbestos and legionella.
• Take a hands-on role in monitoring non-compliance, enforcing escalation processes and contributing to safety groups and forums.
• Play a key role in budget forecasting and financial control.
• Support wider project work, influencing service improvement through innovative solutions and system modernisation.

We re seeking a confident and approachable leader with:

• A background in compliance, property, safety or asset management within housing or relevant sectors.
• Practical knowledge of landlord safety regulations including Building Regs, CDM and H&S legislation.
• Experience managing contracts, budgets and compliance data at scale.
• Strong communication skills, able to influence, challenge and represent the organisation in forums and steering groups.
• A proactive, customer-first mindset and the ability to hold teams accountable while fostering a supportive and high-performing environment.

Why Join?

• Make a tangible difference in communities through compliance leadership that protects people and homes.
• Be part of an agile organisation where you have the ability to make changes on a large scale.
• Enjoy autonomy and support within a collaborative, close-knit technical services team.
• Contribute to new tech-driven initiatives in compliance, including AI-based safety systems.