ALOIS Solutions
Swindon, Wiltshire
Feb 26, 2026
Contractor
Compliance Programme Manager - Electrical Safety (EICR) Housing Job Purpose The Compliance Programme Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery, governance, and recovery of a large-scale Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) testing and remedial works programme across a residential housing portfolio on a contract / fixed-term basis . The role leads programme planning, contractor performance management, stakeholder engagement, tenant communications, financial control, governance assurance, and data-driven performance monitoring , ensuring statutory compliance, robust audit evidence, and a safety-first, customer-focused culture . This position provides professional assurance to senior leadership , embedding risk-based scheduling, strong governance, and continuous performance improvement within a regulated housing environment. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Programme Delivery & Leadership Own and manage the master programme plan, milestones, dependencies, and delivery schedules for testing, remedials, access/recovery, and reporting. Lead cross-functional coordination across contractors, housing operations, customer services, tenancy management, and data teams . Establish risk-based prioritisation based on compliance exposure, property risk, and customer vulnerability. Develop and implement recovery strategies for overdue cycles, no-access properties, and backlog reduction. Contractor & Performance Management Manage multiple contractors through KPIs, SLAs, performance reviews, improvement plans, and escalation routes . Ensure high-quality delivery of inspections, remedial works, access strategies, tenant communications, and data submissions. Drive continuous improvements in quality, productivity, compliance, and customer satisfaction . Governance, Assurance & Reporting Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks , audit trails, documentation standards, and decision logs. Chair weekly operational delivery meetings and monthly programme governance boards . Provide professional assurance and performance reporting to senior leadership and audit stakeholders. Maintain clear line of sight from programme delivery to compliance evidence . Financial & Commercial Management Own programme financial forecasting, spend tracking, budget control, and cost management . Manage variations and ensure value-for-money delivery . Support procurement planning, tendering, contract award, and mobilisation in line with public sector procurement principles . Tenant & Stakeholder Engagement Lead communications across housing teams, customer services, data teams, and senior stakeholders . Ensure delivery of clear, respectful, and inclusive tenant communications , including appointment setting, reminders, and access recovery messaging. Embed a customer-centric, safety-first culture , ensuring residents understand the process and can easily raise concerns. Data, Risk & Continuous Improvement Own the single source of truth for programme data , ensuring accuracy, timeliness, security, and audit readiness. Produce dashboards and performance reports covering compliance, remedials, access, contractor performance, risk, and finance. Maintain programme risk registers and live recovery plans . Use insight and analysis to drive continuous improvement, root-cause reviews, and targeted interventions . Coordinate multi-disciplinary recovery actions , including tenancy management, legal, customer contact, and safeguarding teams. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Cycle Compliance: % of homes with in-date EICR within five-year cycle Remedial Timeliness: % of remedials completed within SLA Access & Recovery: First-time access rate, recovery resolution rate, average days to resolve no-access Contractor Performance: On-time delivery, quality, data completeness, customer feedback Financial Control: Budget variance, forecast accuracy, cost efficiency Data Quality & Audit Readiness: Zero critical data errors, positive audit outcomes Decision-Making Authority Set programme priorities and approve operational recovery actions within delegated authority. Recommend contract variations, investment decisions, and improvement initiatives with value-for-money rationale. Act as single point of accountability for programme delivery, compliance, and assurance . Essential Knowledge & Experience Proven programme management experience within housing compliance, asset management, property services, or building safety . Strong contractor and supplier performance management , including KPIs, SLAs, and improvement planning. Excellent stakeholder engagement, governance reporting, and senior-level communication . Sound financial management, forecasting, and cost control experience. Strong data literacy , able to interpret dashboards, analyse trends, and drive evidence-based decisions. Experience operating within regulated or public-sector environments . Desirable Knowledge & Qualifications Knowledge of electrical compliance in social housing , including: EICR five-year cycles Landlord statutory duties Remedial workflows Access and recovery strategies Experience of public-sector procurement and NEC / JCT contract frameworks. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, MSP, or equivalent programme/project management qualification.