Housing Compliance Officer

Job Title: Housing Compliance Officer

Contract: Permanent and temporary opportunities

About the Role

We are looking to connect with experienced Housing Compliance Officers to support housing associations, local authorities and registered providers in maintaining safe, compliant and well-managed housing stock.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring properties meet relevant statutory obligations, safety standards and organisational requirements, helping protect residents while supporting effective property management.

Working alongside housing, property and maintenance teams, you will monitor compliance activity, coordinate inspections and remedial works, maintain accurate records and help ensure outstanding actions are completed within required timescales.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor housing stock compliance against relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies.

Coordinate and track property inspections, safety checks and remedial actions.

Maintain accurate compliance records, certificates, reports and audit documentation.

Liaise with contractors, surveyors, property managers and internal teams to resolve outstanding compliance issues.

Monitor statutory servicing and inspection schedules, escalating overdue actions where necessary.

Support compliance relating to areas such as fire safety, asbestos, gas safety, electrical safety and water hygiene, depending on the organisation's responsibilities.

Assist with internal audits, regulatory reporting and compliance performance monitoring.

Identify potential risks and work with relevant teams to ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.

Produce reports highlighting outstanding actions, performance issues and areas requiring improvement.

Support continuous improvement of compliance processes and record-keeping systems.

About You

Previous experience in housing compliance, property compliance, asset management or a related role.

Understanding of property safety requirements and statutory compliance processes.

Experience maintaining records, tracking actions and coordinating inspections or remedial works.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Confident communicating with contractors, surveyors and internal stakeholders.

Ability to manage competing deadlines and escalate risks appropriately.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and property or compliance management systems.

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary of £30,000–£42,000, depending on experience.

Opportunities to work with established housing providers and local authorities.

Exposure to housing safety, property compliance and asset management.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

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