Head of Compliance

Interim Head of Compliance

Hertfordshire and Surrounding Counties

Circa £600 per day

We’re working with a respected housing association to recruit an Interim Head of Property Compliance — a critical leadership role ensuring the safety and compliance of the organisation’s homes and buildings.

The Opportunity
You’ll take ownership of compliance across the “Big Six” areas — Gas, Electrical, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Water Safety, and Lifts — ensuring the association not only meets but exceeds statutory and regulatory requirements. This role reports to the Executive Team and offers the chance to make a tangible impact on resident safety and organisational assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the property compliance function, embedding a robust safety-first culture.
• Oversee all programmes relating to Gas, Electrical, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Water Safety, and Lifts.
• Ensure 100% compliance with statutory requirements, industry best practice, and the Regulator of Social Housing’s standards.
• Provide regular, high-quality reporting to the Board, Committees, and the Executive Team.
• Manage contractor performance, procurement, and delivery of compliance-related works.
• Drive improvements in systems, processes, and record-keeping to strengthen assurance.
• Lead on preparation for inspections, audits, and external reviews.

About You

We’re looking for a seasoned property compliance professional with:

• Senior leadership experience in property compliance within a housing association or similar regulated environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of the “Big Six” compliance areas.
• Demonstrated success in managing high-performing teams and contractors.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at Board and Executive level.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and unwavering commitment to resident safety.

To apply please submit your CV or contact us at (url removed) to find out more and one of the Braxfield team will be in touch.