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Head of housing compliance and M&E

BDS (Northern) Limited
Manchester · posted 13 August 2026
Salary
£500 – £600 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Category
Property Services
BDS Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Compliance and M&E. This role is working for a national housing association with over 1500 properties. This is an interim remote based role for around 6 months to start at the earliest opportunity. This role is at the heart of achieving through the team. The post holder will lead a team of 6, supporting with contractor management and providing confidence to hit KPIs and help their development. Key elements * Ensure legal and regulatory compliance with relevant legislation, providing a compliance-first and customer-first culture. You will work with contractors, manage risk, and deliver high-quality mechanical services that protect residents and assets * To be accountable for building and maintaining mutually beneficial, professional relationships with colleagues and supply chain partners * To lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organisations property contract approach. * To manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring collaboration across Procurement, Finance, Portfolio Strategy, Sustainability, and Housing & Care Operations. Criteria: * Extensive experience in property contract management and development, including service/inspection, repair, and renewal in the housing sector. * Previous experience of senior leadership across, Gas, electrical, Lifts, Water, Asbestos and Mechanical compliance. * Proven track record of delivering high-value, complex partnering contracts and large-scale procurement programmes. * Experience engaging colleagues and residents in reviewing service offers and specifications that improve service delivery. * Effective people management experience, motivating individuals and teams to achieve and exceed performance targets. * Experience of managing large budgets across multiple work streams. Please apply now for immediate consider or call Tom King to discuss further
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