via reed · 3 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Compliance Lead

Building Recruitment Company
Taunton Contract
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Are you a Senior Compliance Professional, seeking your next contract in the Social Housing Sector?
My client has an immediate opportunity for an interim Compliance Lead to manage compliance across the organisations housing stock.
The successful applicant will ensure duties are carried out by the team in accordance with current Legislation, Government Policy, Regulatory Requirements, approved Codes of Practice and guidance, and align with the organisations Corporate Plan, Business Plans and Service Plans.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide clear leadership to deliver strategic priorities and meet financial targets, as a member of the Directorates Senior Leadership Team.

  • Create, monitor, and review frameworks of performance measures and quality standards to be applied in the delivery of services.

  • Accountable for compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and H&S policies.

  • Operational responsibility for all property related safety compliance within the Housing Directorate, addressing areas of non-compliance.

  • Technical expert to all aspects of property compliance, including fire safety, water safety (legionella), asbestos, gas safety, electrical safety, radon, lifts, and other property safety related matters.

  • Lead on procurement activities for all property related safety compliance and ensure all required contracts are in place in accordance with governance standards.

  • Ensure accurate records are kept for all property related safety compliance areas and appropriate reporting systems are in place.

  • Lead on internal and external audits for the service area and ensure approved recommendations are implemented effectively within agreed timescales.

  • Specifically, ensure fire safety compliance across the property stock portfolio, including planning for and implementing recommendations and best practice.

  • Undertake site inspections of works.

Requirements:
  • Relevant professional qualifications including (as a minimum) Asbestos management P405, Water Hygiene Legionella P901, NEBOSH general certificate qualification or relevant experience.

  • Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.

  • Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills.

  • Experienced in implementation of residential fire safety improvements. Including managing a fire risk assessment process.

To apply, please attach a copy of your CV

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