Why this role stands out
This interim role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a critical compliance function within a reputable local authority, driving significant improvements in resident safety and operational efficiency. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in landlord compliance and contract management, with the ability to lead teams and ensure robust adherence to statutory obligations in a hybrid London setting.
Quick overview
Job description
Interim Compliance Manager
South East Hybrid Working Initial 6-Month Contract £(Apply online only) Per Day
A social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of its resident and property safety function during a key period of service development.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to take ownership of statutory compliance programmes, provide leadership across a specialist team and ensure residents remain safe in their homes.
The Role
You will lead the delivery of a broad compliance portfolio across a residential property stock, ensuring robust governance, effective contractor management and full regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading compliance programmes covering Gas, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Water Hygiene and Lift Safety.
- Ensuring inspections, servicing, risk assessments and remedial actions are delivered and evidenced within required timescales.
- Managing specialist contractors and consultants, driving performance, quality and value for money.
- Overseeing compliance reporting, performance management and regulatory assurance.
- Managing compliance budgets and monitoring programme delivery.
- Driving continuous improvement across compliance services and processes.
- Supporting building safety requirements and promoting best practice across the organisation.
- Maintaining accurate compliance records, systems and audit trails.
- Providing clear assurance on compliance performance, risk and service delivery.
- Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and residents to ensure safety remains at the heart of decision-making.
About You
We are keen to speak with professionals who have:
- Significant experience managing property, building safety or landlord compliance services.
- A strong background within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or residential property environments.
- Extensive knowledge of gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, water hygiene and lift compliance.
- Experience leading technical teams and delivering service improvements.
- Strong contractor and compliance contract management experience.
- Experience maintaining robust compliance systems, reporting frameworks and data integrity.
- Knowledge of building safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Contract Details
Location: South East
Rate: £(Apply online only) per day
Hybrid Working: Approximately 2 days on site per week
Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential
Apply
Interviews are being arranged this week, and applications are being reviewed as they are received. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking housing provider and make an immediate impact across a critical compliance function.
Similar jobs
- AI

Senior Manager, Financial Crime Investigations & IntelligenceRecently posted Auto Apply
Airwallex · UK - Birmingham · Remote 🇬🇧
OnboardingSQLShell+9FinanceSalary not listed - GU
Health & Safety OfficerRecently posted
Guinness · Oldham · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Microsoft OfficeSalary not listed - WB

Global Compliance Manager - (Twelve Months FTC)Recently posted
Warner Bros. Discovery · Leavesden, Hertfordshire · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Operations & Project ManagementSalary not listed - PA

Interim Facilities Compliance OfficerRecently posted
Park Avenue Recruitment · Lancashire · Hybrid 🇬🇧
ComplianceLegalSalary not listed - BW
Senior Risk & amp ; Compliance Consultant ( Data Privacy )Recently posted Auto Apply
Barnett Waddingham · Birmingham · Hybrid 🇬🇧
ComplianceData PrivacyDue Diligence+1Salary not listed - TE
Environmental Policy Data and Compliance ManagerRecently posted
Tearfund · Teddington, Middlesex · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Microsoft ExcelFinance£41.2k/yr - ŌU

Global Trade Compliance ManagerRecently posted Auto Apply
Ōura · Hybrid - London · Hybrid 🇬🇧
SourcingComplianceRisk AssessmentSalary not listed - GR

Manager: Compliance Advisory (and Data Protection)Recently posted Auto Apply
Griffin · London or remote within the UK · Remote 🇬🇧
ComplianceGDPRPayrollSalary not listed - TE

Security GRC ManagerRecently posted Auto Apply
Teya · London · Hybrid 🇬🇧
SwiftPCI DSSCompliance+2Salary not listed - BU
Enforcement Appeals SpecialistRecently posted Auto Apply
Bumbleinc · UK London · Hybrid 🇬🇧
RecruitingApplicant Tracking SystemsMental HealthSalary not listed - HL

IT GRC AnalystRecently posted
Houlihan Lokey · london · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Microsoft ExcelGDPRTechnologySalary not listed - FB

Senior Privacy AnalystRecently posted
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer · london · Hybrid 🇬🇧
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPoint+3Salary not listed
