Interim Compliance Manager

Interim Compliance Manager
London | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days in Office) | 12-Month Contract | £(Apply online only) per day
A London local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of its landlord compliance function across a large and diverse housing portfolio.
This is a key leadership role overseeing the council's compliance programme, ensuring statutory obligations are met, driving contractor performance, and maintaining high standards of resident safety.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of the council's Big Five compliance areas.
* Oversee compliance contracts with a particular focus on Gas, Electrical, Water Hygiene and Lift Safety.
* Manage contractor performance and hold providers accountable for service delivery and KPI achievement.
* Ensure all compliance certification, records and data are accurate, robust and audit-ready.
* Lead and support compliance staff, driving a culture of continuous improvement.
* Work closely with Building Safety and Asset Management teams to maintain statutory compliance.
* Support procurement and contract mobilisation activities where required.
* Identify opportunities to improve services, strengthen compliance assurance and enhance resident safety.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Significant compliance management experience within a Local Authority or Housing Association.
* Strong knowledge of statutory landlord compliance requirements.
* Proven contract management experience across multiple compliance workstreams.
* Experience managing teams and improving operational performance.
* A track record of challenging underperformance and delivering measurable improvements.
* Strong understanding of compliance reporting, certification and data management.
* Experience contributing to procurement and contract renewal exercises.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM regulations and wider building safety requirements.
What's on Offer?
* 12-month initial contract
* £(Apply online only) per day
* Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in office
* Opportunity to lead a high-profile compliance function within a forward-thinking London local authority
Interviews are being arranged immediately, and applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged