Principal Manager (Compliance)

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting for a Principal Manager (Compliance) to lead housing safety and regulatory compliance for a local authority managing approximately 8,000 residential properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the housing safety and compliance team.




• Oversee statutory compliance across fire, gas, electrical, asbestos, water safety, lifts and other key safety areas.




• Ensure compliance with Awaab's Law, HHSRS and Decent Homes standards.




• Manage budgets, operational performance and continuous improvement.




• Ensure properties meet regulatory requirements and maintain high safety standards.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in housing compliance, property safety or a comparable environment.




• Strong knowledge of statutory housing safety regulations.




• Proven experience managing teams and budgets.




• Relevant degree, professional membership or equivalent qualification.




• Experience in health and safety, operational management and service improvement.

Benefits: Local government pension, generous annual leave, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, professional development and additional employee benefits.