Compliance Manager

Company: Essential Employment
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Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Housing Compliance Manager needed in Cambridge, £500 – £644.40 per day (Negotiable) PAYE – Reference:5305341

Compliance Manager (Housing & Property Compliance)

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of property compliance and building safety services across a diverse property portfolio.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing compliance strategies, policies, and procedures that ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements. You will lead a team of compliance professionals, oversee audit and assurance programmes, manage contractors and consultants, and drive continuous improvement across compliance and safety functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage housing and property compliance services, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.
  • Develop, review, and implement compliance policies, procedures, and management systems.
  • Manage and develop a team, providing supervision, mentoring, performance management, and support.
  • Oversee audit, assurance, and monitoring programmes to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Manage remedial action programmes, ensuring issues are identified, tracked, and resolved effectively.
  • Procure and manage specialist contractors and consultants, monitoring performance and service delivery.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on building safety, asset compliance, and statutory obligations.
  • Produce reports and performance data for senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance targets and KPIs are achieved.

About You:

  • Proven experience in compliance management within housing, property, building safety, or asset management.
  • Strong knowledge of landlord compliance and key compliance disciplines, including fire safety, gas, electrical, asbestos, water hygiene, and lift safety.
  • Experience leading teams and managing contractor performance.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of compliance and customer service.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared.

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Posted: September 23rd, 2026