Housing Compliance Manager needed in Cambridge, £500 - £644.40 per day (Negotiable) PAYE - Reference: 5305341

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of property compliance and building safety services across a diverse property portfolio.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing compliance strategies, policies, and procedures that ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements. You will lead a team of compliance professionals, oversee audit and assurance programmes, manage contractors and consultants, and drive continuous improvement across compliance and safety functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage housing and property compliance services, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.
• Develop, review, and implement compliance policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Manage and develop a team, providing supervision, mentoring, performance management, and support.
• Oversee audit, assurance, and monitoring programmes to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
• Manage remedial action programmes, ensuring issues are identified, tracked, and resolved effectively.
• Procure and manage specialist contractors and consultants, monitoring performance and service delivery.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on building safety, asset compliance, and statutory obligations.
• Produce reports and performance data for senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance targets and KPIs are achieved.

About You:

• Proven experience in compliance management within housing, property, building safety, or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of landlord compliance and key compliance disciplines, including fire safety, gas, electrical, asbestos, water hygiene, and lift safety.
• Experience leading teams and managing contractor performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of compliance and customer service.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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