Head of Asset Compliance - Permanent

Job Title: Head of Asset Compliance - Permanent

Location: Croydon or Sittingbourne, Kent (hybrid working) Salary: £97,850 - £100,940 per annum + benefits Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Asset Compliance to join an Asset Compliance leadership team and play a pivotal role in ensuring properties remain fully compliant, safe, and fit for the future. You will lead a substantial multidisciplinary service through six to eight direct reports.

As one of three Heads of Service within the Asset Compliance function, you will lead a specialist team responsible for electrical safety, domestic alarm safety, water hygiene, and a broad range of mechanical and electrical compliance activities. This is a strategic leadership opportunity where you will influence policy, drive innovation, manage major contracts and budgets, and provide assurance to the Executive Team and Board.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of critical compliance services across a large housing portfolio, ensuring statutory obligations are met while continually improving service quality and resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Asset Compliance team.

• Drive compliance performance across electrical safety, domestic alarms, water hygiene, and wider M&E compliance services.

• Manage complex compliance contracts and strategic supplier relationships.

• Oversee audit programmes, risk management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

• Develop policies, procedures, and management plans that reflect best practice and legislative requirements.

• Manage significant budgets and investment programmes, ensuring value for money and robust financial control.

• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including residents, contractors, regulators, and executive teams.

• Support the development and delivery of the organisation's strategy documents.

About You

We are looking for an experienced compliance leader with a strong track record of managing asset compliance services within social housing, property, or a similarly regulated environment. You will bring:

• Significant senior-level experience leading asset or property compliance services within housing or another highly regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of electrical safety, water hygiene, domestic alarms, and wider property compliance.

• Experience of procuring and managing major contracts, budgets, audits, and compliance programmes.

• Proven people leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate teams.

• Relevant professional or academic qualification in Health & Safety, Building Services, Engineering, Surveying, Maintenance, or a related discipline.

• A CIH Level 4 housing qualification, or a willingness to work towards one in line with the Competence and Conduct Standard requirements.

• A valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel between sites and offices.

If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further