Our client is currently looking to recruit a Landlord and Compliance Specialist on an initial 3 month contract.

SOMERSET - HYBRID

Do you have what it takes to ensure homes are safe, compliant, and meet the highest standards of landlord responsibility? Our client is looking for a skilled and proactive Landlord and Compliance Specialist to join our Housing Compliance Team.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• NEBOSH General Certificate, BOHS P405 Asbestos Management, and P901 Legionella Control or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing landlord property compliance in a housing setting.
• In-depth knowledge of UK housing and property safety legislation (e.g. COSHH, Housing Act 2004, H&S at Work Act 1974).
• Strong IT skills, with experience handling large data sets and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Landlord and Compliance Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of over 6,000 residents across Somerset’s housing stock. This includes providing expert oversight of property safety compliance areas such as asbestos, water hygiene, and radon safety, ensuring full adherence to statutory requirements, Codes of Practice, and council policies.
From managing high-risk compliance contracts and coordinating digital compliance records, to advising on strategic planning and driving forward performance standards, this is a high-impact role with serious accountability — and the reward of knowing you’re directly contributing to safer homes across Somerset.

DUTIES

• Lead the delivery of property compliance services across council housing, including asbestos management, water safety, and radon control.
• Deputise for the Compliance Manager, overseeing contractor performance, financial approvals, and compliance project delivery.
• Manage a direct team of 4 and a wider team of 15, including specialists in asbestos surveying and removal.
• Oversee and support surveys (e.g. 1,500+ asbestos surveys annually) and ensure safety in high-risk work environments.
• Analyse and report on compliance data to internal committees and senior leadership.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate records of statutory inspections and contractor performance.
• Support the development of digital tools to streamline resident access to compliance information.