Compliance Manager

CV-LibrarySlough, BerkshirepermanentPosted: 6 May 2026
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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

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