Head of Compliance

Head of Compliance

Salary: £76,650

Location Trowbridge - Hybrid, flexible working opportunities

Full time (37 hrs)

18 month fixed term contract

Are you ready to lead with confidence and inspire high-performing teams?

At Selwood Housing, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and services that make a difference in our communities. We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven leader to join our Operations Leadership Team, taking ownership of our compliance and mechanical & engineering programmes, while overseeing fleet and operational administration.

The role:

In this pivotal role, you will be trusted with managing a range of internal and external contractors and suppliers, ensuring they consistently meet and exceed safety and compliance standards. You'll play a critical part in delivering fire safety, servicing, inspection programmes, and home upgrades—keeping our customers safe while improving their living conditions.

We need someone who can maintain high team morale, lead by example, and foster an environment where accuracy and performance are paramount. You’ll be instrumental in driving success through positive leadership, making sure that your team is supported, motivated, and aligned with our strategic vision.

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional leadership skills: Lead, inspire, and guide your team while ensuring a positive, collaborative working environment.

• Eye for accuracy and performance: You will oversee the meticulous delivery of programmes, ensuring the highest standards in safety and service.

• Trust and integrity: We need someone with a proven track record of reliable leadership, capable of making sound decisions while instilling confidence in your team and stakeholders.

• Commercial awareness: Experience in managing budgets and contracts

• Relevant qualifications: Building safety, construction or other related qualifications

Key responsibilities:

• Use data to inform strategic decisions that drive our compliance and M&E programmes

• Manage the performance of internal teams and external contractors, ensuring successful delivery of all compliance, servicing, and enhancement projects.

• Manage programme finances effectively

• Foster strong relationships with key internal and external partners

• Ensure consistent programme performance, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights.

Why Selwood Housing?

You’ll be joining a highly respected local housing association that values teamwork, trust, and delivering high-quality services to our customers. Whether you come from a commercial or social sector background, if you have a passion for leadership and compliance, this is your chance to make a real difference.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

• 2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas

• Buy / sell up to 1 weeks holiday

• Life assurance

• Flexible working opportunities - giving you flexibility on how, where and when you work to promote a better work/life balance

• Competitive pension (you pay 4%, we pay 9%)

• Cycle to work scheme

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.

We’re keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone.