Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager

Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Local Space to recruit a Compliance Manager.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a values-led housing association where resident safety sits at the heart of everything they do. Reporting to the Head of Building Safety & Compliance, you'll lead the operational delivery of statutory compliance across a diverse housing portfolio, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant and well managed.

If you're an experienced Compliance Manager, Building Safety professional or M&E Compliance specialist looking for a role where you can genuinely influence resident safety and compliance strategy, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of Local Space's landlord compliance programmes across the Big 6 (FLAGEL) disciplines, leading contractor performance, managing compliance risk and providing assurance through robust reporting and governance.

Working closely with Building Safety, Asset Management and operational teams, you'll help drive a proactive culture of compliance, ensuring the organisation remains audit-ready and ahead of evolving regulatory requirements.

Why this role stands out

• Take ownership of statutory compliance across a well-managed housing portfolio.
• Lead compliance across all Big 6 (FLAGEL) disciplines.
• Work closely with senior leadership, influencing compliance strategy and governance.
• Drive contractor performance, service quality and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in strengthening regulatory assurance and audit readiness.
• Help shape the future of Building Safety & Compliance within a highly respected organisation.
• Join a financially strong housing association with an exceptional reputation and genuine social purpose.
• Make a tangible difference by helping ensure residents live in safe, compliant homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of statutory compliance programmes across the housing portfolio.
• Manage landlord compliance across:
• Gas Safety
• Fire Safety
• Electrical Safety
• Asbestos
• Water Hygiene / Legionella
• Lifts & LOLER
• Ensure inspections, servicing and remedial works are completed within statutory timescales.
• Manage specialist compliance contractors and consultants, driving performance and value for money.
• Chair contract performance meetings, monitoring KPIs, SLAs and resident outcomes.
• Review compliance certification, statutory records and contractor reporting.
• Maintain accurate, auditable compliance data across asset management systems.
• Produce operational, Executive and Board-level compliance reports.
• Support procurement, mobilisation and ongoing management of compliance contracts.
• Manage compliance risks, incidents and service failures, ensuring appropriate escalation.
• Lead access arrangements for statutory inspections, including legal escalation where required.
• Work collaboratively with Building Safety and Asset Management teams to strengthen governance and regulatory compliance.

About You

We're keen to speak with professionals from Housing Associations, Local Authorities, ALMOs or the wider Social Housing sector who can demonstrate experience managing landlord compliance.

You'll ideally have experience in:

• Managing statutory compliance programmes within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of the Big 6 (FLAGEL) compliance disciplines.
• Contractor and contract performance management.
• Housing legislation, Consumer Standards and regulatory compliance.
• Compliance management systems, asset databases and reporting.
• Analysing compliance data and identifying operational risks.
• Producing reports for senior leadership and governance.
• Building strong relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders.
• A relevant qualification or significant experience within Gas, Fire, Electrical, Asbestos, Water Hygiene or Lifts.
• A full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 27 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Funded professional development and qualifications
• Electric vehicle, cycle-to-work and technology salary sacrifice schemes
• Blue Light Card discounts

Why Local Space?

Local Space is an ambitious, purpose-driven housing association providing high-quality homes for people experiencing homelessness across London and Essex.

With a strong financial position, an excellent regulatory reputation and an ambitious Corporate Strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation committed to continuous improvement, resident safety and delivering meaningful social impact.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical compliance expertise, strategic influence and genuine social purpose, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Get in touch:

+44 333 307 6795

aaron.fernandez@goodmanmasson.com

Aaron Fernandez

Specialist Recruiter – Assets, Building Safety & Compliance

Goodman Masson