Compliance Manager
Posted 18 hours ago
- Ashford, Kent
- Temporary
- £26 to £30 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Job Advert – Compliance Manager (Housing) – Kent Local Authority
Client: Local Council – Kent
Job Title: Compliance Manager
Location: Hybrid Working (Office + Site Attendance as Required)
Contract: Ongoing Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella LTD)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: A Local Authority in Kent is currently looking to appoint a skilled and experienced Compliance Manager to lead on property compliance across their housing portfolio. This key interim position is critical in ensuring that all buildings meet statutory health and safety standards and that servicing, inspections, and recordkeeping are fully up to date.
You will lead a technical team delivering compliance in areas such as fire safety, gas, electrical, water hygiene, asbestos, and lifts, while managing contracts and driving continual improvement across safety and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the housing compliance function across key areas: Fire, Gas, Electrical, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, Lifts
Manage procurement of service contracts and ensure full contractor compliance
Line-manage a team of specialist compliance officers and monitor performance
Maintain accurate records and ensure readiness for audit or regulatory inspection
Oversee delivery of risk assessments, inspections, testing, and remedial actions
Work with stakeholders to ensure full statutory compliance and best practice across the housing stock
Ensure proper response to FOIs, complaints, disrepair cases, and tenant queries
Report to senior leadership on KPIs, market costs, risk status, and contractor performance
Contribute to policy, committee, and Cabinet-level reporting as requiredEssential Skills & Qualifications:
HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent experience
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, RICS, CIOB)
In-depth experience managing compliance across all six core areas (fire, gas, electrical, asbestos, water, lifts)
Sound understanding of CDM Regulations, ACOP L8, and HSG274
Strong experience managing contractors and procurement within the public sector
Excellent IT, reporting, and communication skills
NEBOSH (Fire Safety in Construction), P405 Asbestos, and Gas Safety qualifications are highly desirable
How to Apply: To express your interest or find out more, please contact James Glover on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Client: Local Council – Kent
Job Title: Compliance Manager
Location: Hybrid Working (Office + Site Attendance as Required)
Contract: Ongoing Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella LTD)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: A Local Authority in Kent is currently looking to appoint a skilled and experienced Compliance Manager to lead on property compliance across their housing portfolio. This key interim position is critical in ensuring that all buildings meet statutory health and safety standards and that servicing, inspections, and recordkeeping are fully up to date.
You will lead a technical team delivering compliance in areas such as fire safety, gas, electrical, water hygiene, asbestos, and lifts, while managing contracts and driving continual improvement across safety and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the housing compliance function across key areas: Fire, Gas, Electrical, Water Hygiene, Asbestos, Lifts
Manage procurement of service contracts and ensure full contractor compliance
Line-manage a team of specialist compliance officers and monitor performance
Maintain accurate records and ensure readiness for audit or regulatory inspection
Oversee delivery of risk assessments, inspections, testing, and remedial actions
Work with stakeholders to ensure full statutory compliance and best practice across the housing stock
Ensure proper response to FOIs, complaints, disrepair cases, and tenant queries
Report to senior leadership on KPIs, market costs, risk status, and contractor performance
Contribute to policy, committee, and Cabinet-level reporting as requiredEssential Skills & Qualifications:
HNC/HND in Building Studies or equivalent experience
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, RICS, CIOB)
In-depth experience managing compliance across all six core areas (fire, gas, electrical, asbestos, water, lifts)
Sound understanding of CDM Regulations, ACOP L8, and HSG274
Strong experience managing contractors and procurement within the public sector
Excellent IT, reporting, and communication skills
NEBOSH (Fire Safety in Construction), P405 Asbestos, and Gas Safety qualifications are highly desirable
How to Apply: To express your interest or find out more, please contact James Glover on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)