Compliance Manager


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£500 to £644 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cambridge, CB2 3QJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

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