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Interim Compliance Manager

London | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days in Office) | 12-Month Contract | £(Apply online only) per day

A London local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of its landlord compliance function across a large and diverse housing portfolio.

This is a key leadership role overseeing the council's compliance programme, ensuring statutory obligations are met, driving contractor performance, and maintaining high standards of resident safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the council's Big Five compliance areas.
• Oversee compliance contracts with a particular focus on Gas, Electrical, Water Hygiene and Lift Safety.
• Manage contractor performance and hold providers accountable for service delivery and KPI achievement.
• Ensure all compliance certification, records and data are accurate, robust and audit-ready.
• Lead and support compliance staff, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Building Safety and Asset Management teams to maintain statutory compliance.
• Support procurement and contract mobilisation activities where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve services, strengthen compliance assurance and enhance resident safety.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Significant compliance management experience within a Local Authority or Housing Association.
• Strong knowledge of statutory landlord compliance requirements.
• Proven contract management experience across multiple compliance workstreams.
• Experience managing teams and improving operational performance.
• A track record of challenging underperformance and delivering measurable improvements.
• Strong understanding of compliance reporting, certification and data management.
• Experience contributing to procurement and contract renewal exercises.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM regulations and wider building safety requirements.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month initial contract
• £(Apply online only) per day
• Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in office
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile compliance function within a forward-thinking London local authority

Interviews are being arranged immediately, and applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.