Compliance Manager

  • Joshua Robert Recruitment
  • Cowdale, Derbyshire
  • Jan 09, 2026
Contractor

Job Description

Job Role - Interim Compliance Manager
Location - Buxton
Daily Rates - £350 - £450.00
Job Type - Contract 6 - 9 Months

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Compliance Manager to join their Housing Association Group at a critical time, you will play a key role in ensuring the Group meets its statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations across all areas of compliance.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for a confident interim who can quickly assess current arrangements, provide assurance to senior leaders, and drive improvements where required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee compliance across core areas including Health & Safety, Building Safety, Gas, Electrical, Fire, Asbestos, and Water Hygiene
  • Ensure compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing, relevant legislation, and sector best practice
  • Review, maintain, and improve compliance frameworks, policies, and reporting mechanisms
  • Provide clear assurance reporting to Executive Team, Boards, and Committees
  • Identify compliance gaps and risks, developing and implementing mitigation plans
  • Support internal audits, external inspections, and regulatory reviews
  • Work closely with asset management, housing, and governance teams across the Group
  • Manage and support compliance officers or specialist contractors as required
About You
  • Proven experience in a Compliance Manager or senior compliance role within social housing or a similarly regulated environment
  • Strong working knowledge of housing regulation and health & safety compliance
  • Demonstrable experience providing assurance at senior management and Board level
  • Confident operating in an interim capacity, able to quickly understand complex organisations
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and report-writing skills
  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, IRM) desirable but not essential