Karter Thomas Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of landlord health and safety compliance across a diverse residential property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with a strong background in social housing, property services, or asset management to take ownership of critical statutory compliance functions while leading a dedicated team and managing key contractor relationships. The Role You will be responsible for ensuring that all landlord health and safety obligations are effectively managed and delivered. You will lead a team of Compliance Officers and work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure the organisation remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. You will play a pivotal role in driving service excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-focused compliance delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the organisation's landlord health and safety compliance functions. Directly manage a team of: 5 (including Compliance Officers) Ensure compliance across key areas including: Gas Safety/Fire Safety/ Electrical Safety/ Asbestos Management/ Legionella and Water Safety/ Lifting Equipment Awaab's Law requirements Effectively manage compliance contracts, contractors, and service providers. Develop, monitor, and improve compliance programmes, systems, and procedures. Oversee audits, quality assurance processes, and regulatory reporting. Monitor compliance performance and provide regular reports to senior management and board-level stakeholders. Manage associated budgets and identify value-for-money opportunities. Lead procurement exercises for relevant contracts. Handle customer complaints and ensure effective resolutions are achieved. Work collaboratively with housing, support, finance, and leasehold teams to deliver high-quality services. Act as the organisation's subject matter expert on landlord health and safety compliance. Participate in an out-of-hours management rota as required. About You We are seeking an experienced compliance professional with a strong understanding of social housing legislation and landlord responsibilities. Essential Requirements Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience. Proven experience leading a property services, compliance, or asset management function. Significant expertise in one or more of the following: Landlord Health & Safety Compliance Responsive Maintenance Planned Investment Programmes Extensive knowledge of housing, leasehold, property and health & safety legislation. Experience managing teams, contractors, and service performance. Strong contract management and budget management experience. Experience working within the social housing sector. Strong IT skills and experience using asset management and compliance systems. Desirable Experience using Open Housing Asset Management or a similar housing asset management system. Additional Information Enhanced DBS check required. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be advantageous depending on operational requirements. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a values-driven housing organisation committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and services for its residents. To apply or find out more, please contact Karter Thomas Recruitment today.
Jul 18, 2026
Full time
Karter Thomas Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of landlord health and safety compliance across a diverse residential property portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with a strong background in social housing, property services, or asset management to take ownership of critical statutory compliance functions while leading a dedicated team and managing key contractor relationships. The Role You will be responsible for ensuring that all landlord health and safety obligations are effectively managed and delivered. You will lead a team of Compliance Officers and work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure the organisation remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. You will play a pivotal role in driving service excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-focused compliance delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the organisation's landlord health and safety compliance functions. Directly manage a team of: 5 (including Compliance Officers) Ensure compliance across key areas including: Gas Safety/Fire Safety/ Electrical Safety/ Asbestos Management/ Legionella and Water Safety/ Lifting Equipment Awaab's Law requirements Effectively manage compliance contracts, contractors, and service providers. Develop, monitor, and improve compliance programmes, systems, and procedures. Oversee audits, quality assurance processes, and regulatory reporting. Monitor compliance performance and provide regular reports to senior management and board-level stakeholders. Manage associated budgets and identify value-for-money opportunities. Lead procurement exercises for relevant contracts. Handle customer complaints and ensure effective resolutions are achieved. Work collaboratively with housing, support, finance, and leasehold teams to deliver high-quality services. Act as the organisation's subject matter expert on landlord health and safety compliance. Participate in an out-of-hours management rota as required. About You We are seeking an experienced compliance professional with a strong understanding of social housing legislation and landlord responsibilities. Essential Requirements Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience. Proven experience leading a property services, compliance, or asset management function. Significant expertise in one or more of the following: Landlord Health & Safety Compliance Responsive Maintenance Planned Investment Programmes Extensive knowledge of housing, leasehold, property and health & safety legislation. Experience managing teams, contractors, and service performance. Strong contract management and budget management experience. Experience working within the social housing sector. Strong IT skills and experience using asset management and compliance systems. Desirable Experience using Open Housing Asset Management or a similar housing asset management system. Additional Information Enhanced DBS check required. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle may be advantageous depending on operational requirements. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a values-driven housing organisation committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and services for its residents. To apply or find out more, please contact Karter Thomas Recruitment today.
We are currently working on behalf of a Local Authority seeking an experienced Housing Options professional for an initial 3-month contract, starting at the end of July. The role is full time, 37 hours per week, working two days in the office, when you will be working as Duty Manager, and three from home, there is some flexibility on start and finish times. Key Requirements Strong knowledge of: Housing Act 1996 Part VII, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 S.184 decisions Relief and Prevention Duties Duty to Refer Previous experience managing or supervising Housing Options staff Experience handling complex homelessness cases, Judicial Reviews and Section 204 Appeals. Duties will include: Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Housing Options service. Ensure the Council's statutory homelessness and housing duties are discharged effectively and within legal timescales. Provide guidance and support on complex casework and decision-making. Monitor performance, quality and legal compliance across the team. Support service improvement initiatives and homelessness prevention strategies. Work closely with internal departments and external partners including Social Services, Health, Probation, Police and Housing Associations. Deliver coaching, supervision and performance management to Housing Options Officers. Assist with Judicial Reviews, Section 204 Appeals and other legal challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Housing Options Team Leader or Senior Officer looking for a flexible contract with a well-established local authority.
Jul 15, 2026
Seasonal
We are currently working on behalf of a Local Authority seeking an experienced Housing Options professional for an initial 3-month contract, starting at the end of July. The role is full time, 37 hours per week, working two days in the office, when you will be working as Duty Manager, and three from home, there is some flexibility on start and finish times. Key Requirements Strong knowledge of: Housing Act 1996 Part VII, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 S.184 decisions Relief and Prevention Duties Duty to Refer Previous experience managing or supervising Housing Options staff Experience handling complex homelessness cases, Judicial Reviews and Section 204 Appeals. Duties will include: Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the Housing Options service. Ensure the Council's statutory homelessness and housing duties are discharged effectively and within legal timescales. Provide guidance and support on complex casework and decision-making. Monitor performance, quality and legal compliance across the team. Support service improvement initiatives and homelessness prevention strategies. Work closely with internal departments and external partners including Social Services, Health, Probation, Police and Housing Associations. Deliver coaching, supervision and performance management to Housing Options Officers. Assist with Judicial Reviews, Section 204 Appeals and other legal challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Housing Options Team Leader or Senior Officer looking for a flexible contract with a well-established local authority.
Job Title: Asset Surveyor (Temporary, 6 Months) Location: Lancashire Contract: Temporary, 6 months Pay Rate: £250/day - £300 (via umbrella company) Work Style: Mobile Office-Based Worker Car Requirement: Essential About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Asset Surveyor for a 6-month temporary assignment to support our clients Asset Strategy & Investment Team. This role involves delivering a range of surveying and contract management activities across our housing portfolio. You will work closely with contractors, colleagues, and residents to ensure high-quality service delivery. Key Responsibilities: Conduct property surveys, including stock condition, reactive, asbestos, and quality assurance inspections. Prepare technical specifications, priced schedules of work, and tender documentation. Manage and monitor contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. Support tenant consultation and engagement on planned works. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations. Maintain accurate records, project files, and databases. Person Specification: Proven experience in building surveying and contract management. Knowledge of social housing, construction legislation, and CDM regulations. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach. Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additional Requirements: Ability to travel across the borough for site visits, including short-notice emergency works. Flexibility to work outside standard office hours as required.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Asset Surveyor (Temporary, 6 Months) Location: Lancashire Contract: Temporary, 6 months Pay Rate: £250/day - £300 (via umbrella company) Work Style: Mobile Office-Based Worker Car Requirement: Essential About the Role: We are seeking a skilled Asset Surveyor for a 6-month temporary assignment to support our clients Asset Strategy & Investment Team. This role involves delivering a range of surveying and contract management activities across our housing portfolio. You will work closely with contractors, colleagues, and residents to ensure high-quality service delivery. Key Responsibilities: Conduct property surveys, including stock condition, reactive, asbestos, and quality assurance inspections. Prepare technical specifications, priced schedules of work, and tender documentation. Manage and monitor contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. Support tenant consultation and engagement on planned works. Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations. Maintain accurate records, project files, and databases. Person Specification: Proven experience in building surveying and contract management. Knowledge of social housing, construction legislation, and CDM regulations. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach. Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additional Requirements: Ability to travel across the borough for site visits, including short-notice emergency works. Flexibility to work outside standard office hours as required.
