Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager – Basics

Role: Compliance Manager
Rate: 600 per day (umbrella)
Location: Essex
Contract Length: 6 months (initial)
Working Arrangements: 2–3 days per week in the office

Compliance Manager – Overview

You will to lead the delivery of a high‑performing asset compliance, health & safety, and mechanical & electrical service across both housing and corporate assets.

You’ll oversee specialist teams, ensure robust contract management, lead on risk‑based compliance activities, and act as a subject‑matter expert in health & safety and M&E engineering.

Compliance Manager – Key Responsibilities

Operational Service Leadership

• Lead the delivery of asset compliance and health & safety services across housing and corporate assets.
• Oversee electrical and mechanical servicing and works across the council’s estate.
• Implement strategies, policies, and procedures that meet statutory, regulatory, and best practice requirements.

Team & Capability Management

• Manage a team of specialist staff delivering mechanical works, electrical works, and compliance functions (e.g., heating, fire, asbestos, lifts, water hygiene, CDM).
• Ensure the team possesses the required competencies and maintains high professional standards.

Compliance & Governance

• Lead horizon scanning to ensure the service evolves with future statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance dashboards and performance data are accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and implement corrective actions where required.

Contract Procurement & Management

• Ensure contracts are procured in line with BBC’s procurement rules.
• Put appropriate contracts in place with service providers and monitor delivery against the council’s contract management framework.
• Monitor day‑to‑day contractor performance including servicing schedules and target dates.

Customer Experience & Case Resolution

• Deliver a customer‑focused service that promotes satisfaction and prompt resolution.
• Handle complaints, MP enquiries, and Councillor enquiries in line with policy — including root cause analysis and corrective action.

Financial & Strategic Support

• Assist in budget setting and ensure services are delivered within financial limits.
• Support senior team members in strategic development and operational implementation.
• Contribute to the improvement and rollout of IT and e‑learning systems.

Compliance Manager – Applicant Essentials

Essential

• HND in Building Construction, Building Surveying, or a related field.
• BS7671:2018 certification.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• IOSH General Certificate.
• Experience working in a risk‑based service environment within social housing or related sectors.
• Experience managing compliance, health & safety, and M&E services in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in asset compliance, construction H&S, and M&E.
• Understanding of building construction, regulations, fire risk principles, and risk assessment.
• Experience managing multiple contracts within a contract management framework.
• Proven experience procuring and mobilising service contracts.

Desirable

• Membership of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (MIET/TMIET) or equivalent.

How do I apply for this Compliance Manager position?

If this is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Compliance Manager position – click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

Alternatively, you can directly email Sam.Taylor@oysterpartnership.com

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process, so feel free to apply in any way that suits you – via WhatsApp, video message, CV – the more creative the better.