Contracts & Compliance Manager (Gas Compliance)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts & Compliance Manager to take responsibility for the management of gas compliance and related statutory obligations across a portfolio of approximately 10,000 residential properties managed directly and indirectly by the Council.

This is a key role within the Property Services team, ensuring that all gas safety compliance activities are delivered effectively, safely, on time, and within budget while meeting the Council's legal and regulatory obligations as a landlord.

We are particularly interested in candidates who combine strong Gas Compliance experience with Electrical Compliance knowledge, ideally gained within a Local Authority, Housing Association, ALMO or social housing environment.

Contract: Until May 2027

Rate: £36.53 PAYE / £48.10 Umbrella

Start: ASAP until May 2027

Location: Wembley, HA9

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of domestic gas safety compliance across a large residential housing portfolio.
• Act as Contract Manager, Supervising Officer, or Contract Administrator for gas servicing, maintenance, inspection and compliance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relating to landlord gas safety obligations.
• Monitor contractor performance, service delivery, quality standards, KPIs and budgets.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies, compliance programmes and mitigation plans.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, certifications and audit trails.
• Conduct inspections, audits and quality assurance reviews to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on gas safety legislation and best practice.
• Support wider compliance activities including electrical safety, fire safety, legionella and mechanical & electrical services where required.
• Produce performance reports and compliance updates for senior stakeholders.
• Manage programme expenditure, contractor payments and budget forecasting.
• Ensure services align with Building Safety requirements and evolving legislation.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience managing Gas Compliance contracts within residential housing.
• Strong knowledge of Gas Safety Regulations, landlord compliance obligations and statutory requirements.
• Proven track record of contract management, performance monitoring and contractor oversight.
• Experience delivering compliance programmes across large housing portfolios.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance auditing and quality assurance.
• Experience managing budgets and achieving value for money.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced compliance-driven environment.

Desirable

• Experience managing both Gas and Electrical Compliance programmes.
• Previous Local Authority, Housing Association or Social Housing sector experience.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Membership or working towards membership of professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or similar.
• Experience supporting Building Safety and wider compliance frameworks.

If you have a strong gas compliance background, proven contract management experience, and have worked within social housing, we'd be keen to hear from you. Candidates with both Gas and Electrical Compliance expertise will be particularly attractive.