Asset and Compliance Manager in Lancing

Reporting directly to the Head of Adur Homes, you will lead a dedicated team to plan and deliver our major and minor capital investment programmes. You will hold absolute accountability for ensuring our housing stock meets all statutory and legislative obligations. You will lead from the front, utilising data to monitor contractor performance, managing robust procurement regimes, and working collaboratively with stakeholders and resident forums to guarantee absolute statutory compliance across the 'Big Six' property safety areas: fire, gas, asbestos, water hygiene, electrical, and lifts.

About You

• At least 3 years of experience within a Social Housing Asset Management environment, with an extensive track record of delivering major capital works and strict contract management.
• A degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., RICS, MCIOB, MCABE, or an HNC/HND in Building Surveying/Construction with substantial sector experience).
• Up-to-date, comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety, compliance requirements, and CDM regulations.
• CIH membership (Level 4 or higher) is highly desirable, or the willingness to achieve this at pace.
• Desirable safety qualifications (such as P405 Asbestos or Level 4 Fire Safety) will set you apart.
• A passion for engaging with communities and ensuring that the voice of our 2,500 residents directly influences how asset management is delivered.
• A valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use, and the flexibility to participate in our housing out-of-hours rota.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to make a tangible, lasting impact on a local community. You will be joining an organisation that values adaptability, creativity, and compassion in the workplace. Through our Blended Working Policy, we offer the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while giving you the platform to lead an essential service through a period of meaningful change. The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic DBS check clearance.

Equal Opportunities & EEO Statements

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. To be considered, you must be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm this in the application form. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, who meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community — a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.