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 hello@braxfieldrecruitment.com to find out more and one of the Braxfield team will be in touch.