Are you an experienced compliance-focused health and safety professional who wants to make a visible difference to people’s homes, safety and wellbeing? This is a great opportunity to lead a critical compliance function in a values-led housing association, with a strong focus on statutory, regulatory and contractual compliance across our homes and property services as well as health and safety.
You’ll strengthen how we manage property compliance, risk, assurance and contractor performance, while supporting safe working practices and embedding a positive, practical and Customer-focused health and safety culture aligned with the Hundred Houses Way.
About the role
As Health, Safety and Compliance Manager, your main priority will be leading and strengthening our property compliance arrangements. Most of the role focuses on meeting statutory, regulatory and contractual responsibilities across areas including gas, electrical safety, fire risk, water hygiene, asbestos, lifting equipment, building safety and Damp, Mould and Condensation.
This is a compliance-led leadership role with scope to improve how we plan, deliver, monitor and evidence assurance. You’ll lead compliance programmes, budgets, contractors and performance reporting, while providing clear advice, accurate data and practical solutions. You’ll also support wider organisational health and safety, develop direct reports, strengthen digital records and systems, and promote a positive safety culture.
You’ll have the autonomy to lead improvements, influence colleagues and contractors, and turn legal and regulatory requirements into practical services that make a difference for Customers and Employees.
What you’ll be doing
Lead the property compliance function as the main priority of the role, overseeing key areas including gas, electrical safety, fire risk, water hygiene, asbestos, lifting equipment, building safety and wider statutory compliance, ensuring legal duties are met, assurance is robust and risks are well managed.
Provide clear leadership to the compliance team and work collaboratively across Property Services and the wider Society to embed consistent compliance practice and support a positive, practical health and safety culture.
Manage contractor performance, quality standards, budgets and value for money, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to agreed expectations.
Produce accurate compliance, KPI, risk and performance reporting for senior leaders and governance forums, using data to identify issues, explain trends, evidence assurance and drive improvement.
Maintain clear policies, records and digital compliance systems, including building safety information and Damp, Mould and Condensation arrangements, so legal compliance, audit trails and assurance are robust and up to date.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
About you
We’re looking for someone with strong property compliance expertise, sound judgement and a practical, people-focused approach. You’ll be confident working in a regulated or compliance-led environment, and able to turn complex statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements into clear actions, reliable assurance and meaningful service improvements.
You’ll bring:
A recognised health and safety qualification, or equivalent training and experience (NEBOSH National General Certificate, IOSH Level 3 or equivalent would be desirable).
Strong experience of property compliance, compliance servicing and inspection programmes, performance reporting and customer-facing services in a regulated environment.
A strong understanding of landlord compliance responsibilities and the ability to evidence assurance, ideally gained in social housing, property services or a similar setting.
The ability to lead with confidence, motivate and develop employees, manage competing priorities and influence colleagues, contractors and stakeholders in a constructive and collaborative way.
Strong analytical, digital and reporting skills, including the ability to use compliance systems, Microsoft 365 and Excel to manage data, budgets, risks and performance accurately and securely.
Personal integrity, accountability and a clear commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, customer care, continuous improvement and safe, high-quality homes.
Why join us?
We’ve held Investors in People Gold accreditation since 2020, reflecting our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, learning and professional growth. Joining us means being part of a collaborative, values-led organisation where you can influence how services are delivered, shape improvements and see the impact of your work.
Learn directly from our team about what it’s like to work here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT1-HCTrKhA
Benefits
28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time staff)
Option to buy/sell up to 5 days’ annual leave
Private health insurance
Employee discount scheme
Defined contributions pension scheme, matched from 4% to 10%
Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance
Strong focus on learning, development and wellbeing
Plus, more when you join!
?How to apply
We encourage you to apply early as we may close the vacancy if we receive sufficient applicants that meet the essential skills and experience.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a supporting statement / covering letter, providing evidence of how your values, skills, knowledge and experience match our values and the person specification. Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments you want or need to share with us to help us consider your application.
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before applying.
Please note that Basic DBS clearance is required for this role.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone. We are happy to discuss working patterns and reasonable adjustments at any stage.
Data Protection & Privacy
We take your privacy seriously. Any personal data you provide in your application will be processed in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Your information will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your suitability for this role and, if successful, for entering into an employment contract.
We will store your data securely and retain it only for as long as necessary, after which it will be securely deleted.
For more details on how we handle your data and your rights, please see our GDPR Privacy Notice.
Hundred Houses Society is a not for profit housing association founded in 1933. Hundred Houses Society obtained charitable status in 1942 and is now registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a Cooperative and Community Benefits Society. As a registered housing provider, Hundred Houses Society is regulated by the Regulator for Social Housing.
51 Scotland Road, Cambridge, CB4 1QW, England
Tel: 01223 315 036
Email: [email protected]
