Compliance Manager

Permanent Salary: Circa £63,500 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum of 2 days per week on site Location: South East England The Opportunity An established organisation within the housing and property sector is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead and oversee statutory and building safety compliance across a diverse property portfolio. This is a key leadership role, offering responsibility for critical safety areas and direct engagement with senior management. Key Responsibilities * Lead the organisation’s compliance function, covering areas such as fire safety, gas, electrical, asbestos, legionella, lifts, and mechanical installations * Ensure full adherence to relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards, including the Fire Safety Order 2005 * Manage and monitor external contractors and service providers, ensuring performance, value for money, and quality assurance * Produce regular assurance and performance reports for senior leadership and executive teams * Oversee compliance audits and ensure timely completion of all remedial actions * Line manage a small specialist compliance team, supporting professional development and operational effectiveness * Play a key role in major incident planning, out-of-hours response arrangements, and organisational risk management * Work collaboratively with internal departments to promote safety awareness and continuous improvement across the organisation About You You will be a confident and knowledgeable compliance professional with experience gained within a housing, local authority, or facilities management environment. Essential requirements: * A relevant compliance qualification * Proven experience managing compliance programmes and associated remedial works * Strong knowledge of building safety, compliance legislation, and regulatory requirements * Ability to prepare and present reports to senior stakeholders * Full UK driving licence with access to a roadworthy vehicle * Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours rota and major incident response Desirable but not essential: * IOSH or NEBOSH qualification * Experience with compliance management systems or specialist property software * Background in fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene, gas, or electrical compliance What’s on Offer * Competitive salary package * Hybrid working arrangement * Opportunity to lead a critical compliance function within a well-established organisation * Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making