COMPLIANCE MANAGER – TEMPORARY

Hours: 37 hours per week (flexibility required due to occasional out-of-hours responsibilities)
Salary: £23.60 - £31.34 per hour
Location: Portsmouth and surrounding areas
An exciting opportunity to join our clients Housing, Neighbourhoods, and Building Services Directorate as a Compliance Manager in our newly established Compliance Service within Building Services. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader to ensure we meet our statutory compliance duties across a large and diverse property portfolio.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• A relevant property-related degree and Chartered Membership of RICS, CIBSE, CMIOSH, or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Strong technical knowledge of compliance legislation and health & safety, with qualifications such as IOSH preferred
• Experience in managing compliance data systems and using performance measures
• Proven leadership in managing teams, service improvement, and delivering major compliance contracts
• Excellent stakeholder communication and presentation skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Lead the Compliance team ensuring adherence to statutory duties for nearly 17,000 HRA dwellings and 900 corporate assets
• Oversee compliance activities including gas, asbestos, water safety, lift maintenance, M&E services, and health & safety
• Develop and implement robust compliance policies and procedures
• Manage and procure strategic service contracts and frameworks
• Ensure accuracy and accessibility of compliance certification and documentation
• Provide expert advice and support across services and maintain high standards of safety and service delivery
• Manage a budget of approx. £10m, ensuring value for money
• Act as Responsible/Deputy Responsible Person for water safety
• Be part of the out-of-hours escalation rota