Compliance Manager – Housing Maintenance

Northampton, Northamptonshire
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Job Specification: Interim Compliance ManagerDepartment: Housing MaintenanceTeam Size: 30+ staff1. Role PurposeThe Interim Compliance Manager will lead and oversee statutory compliance across a large and busy Housing Maintenance department. The role ensures the council meets all legal, regulatory, and best-practice requirements relating to landlord compliance, including gas safety, electrical safety, fire safety, asbestos management, and lift maintenance. The postholder will provide strong operational leadership to three specialist compliance leads and drive high standards of performance, reporting, and assurance across all compliance areas.(Gas Compliance Lead, Electrical Compliance Lead, Fire/Asbestos/Lifts Compliance Lead)2. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Management

• Lead the statutory compliance function within Housing Maintenance, ensuring full adherence to all landlord obligations.
• Manage and support three compliance leads covering Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, and Fire/Asbestos/Lifts.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance including Gas Safety Regulations, Electrical Safety standards, Fire Safety Order requirements, Control of Asbestos Regulations, and LOLER/PUWER.
• Maintain and continuously improve compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure effective contractor management including monitoring, auditing, and performance review.

Assurance, Reporting & Risk Management

• Oversee the development and maintenance of accurate compliance data and audit trails.
• Prepare high-quality reports for senior management, boards, committees, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead on internal audits, external inspections, and follow-up actions.
• Identify key risks and ensure robust mitigation plans are in place.

Operational Delivery

• Ensure servicing, inspection, remedial works, and certification programmes are delivered on time and to required standards.
• Work closely with repairs, asset management, and housing operations to resolve compliance-related issues.
• Manage budgets associated with compliance work streams, including contract spend.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all compliance matters.
• Foster effective relationships with regulators, auditors, contractors, and internal departments.
• Communicate compliance priorities clearly across the service to drive safety culture.

3. Qualifications & ExperienceEssential Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in building services, compliance, health & safety, or equivalent experience.
• Professional membership desirable (e.g., Gas Safe, NICEIC, IOSH, IFE, BOHS, or equivalent).

Essential Experience

• Significant experience managing statutory compliance within housing, property, or building maintenance environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary compliance teams.
• Strong understanding of landlord compliance obligations and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing contractors including performance monitoring, audits, KPIs, and service delivery.
• Experience in contract management including overseeing existing contracts and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience procuring new contracts including specifications, tender processes, evaluating bids, and mobilising suppliers.
• Demonstrable experience improving compliance performance in a large, complex setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a busy, reactive environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, codes of practice, and technical standards.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Strong IT skills including compliance systems and Microsoft Office.

4. Additional InformationThis is an interim role requiring someone who can hit the ground running.The role may require occasional out-of-hours work to respond to urgent compliance What you’ll get in returnThis is a temporary position with the potential to go permanentWhat you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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