Strategic Compliance Manager

Are you an experienced compliance professional looking for a new challenge? Brent Housing Management is seeking a Strategic Compliance Manager to ensure our properties and operations meet all statutory and regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity to lead critical compliance initiatives and make a real difference. About the post   As Strategic Compliance Manager, you’ll ensure the Council's adherence to all statutory and non-statutory landlord duties, including the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Health & Safety and Building Safer Futures legislation. In this role, you’ll oversee the development and implementation of compliance and Health & Safety policies, ensuring they are updated with the latest legislative changes. You’ll be responsible for managing the Mechanical and Electrical contracts, focusing on performance management, contract reviews, and commercial management to ensure optimal contract outcomes. Additionally, you’ll develop and implement a robust risk management strategy, conducting scenario planning and accident investigations. As a leader, you will guide a team of compliance managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting the development of compliance capabilities within the organisation. You will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation. The ideal candidate You will be a leader with extensive experience managing compliance and Health & Safety functions in a large organisation. You’ll possess relevant professional qualification, such as a NEBOSH National Diploma or membership of RICS. You should have a strong knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and best practices, as well as a proven track record of delivering customer-focussed compliance services and managing complex projects. Working for Brent Brent is a vibrant London borough known for its iconic Wembley Stadium and rich cultural diversity. We’re committed to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team culture, and the chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking organisation. Additionally, we operate a hybrid working model with office or on-site presence three times a week. For more information about our benefits package, please visit brenthousingcareers.com Additional information   We will be regularly reviewing applications and conducting weekly interview panels. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found at Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on