Manager - Compliance Audit

Manager – Compliance Audit

Apply to the Manager – Compliance Audit role at Homes England.

Base pay range

This range is provided by Homes England. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About the role

This is an 18‑month fixed‑term contract in Compliance Audit. You will work closely with the team and Compliance Audit Senior Manager, Alan, and will need to travel to the Liverpool office regularly.

You will play a critical role in ensuring organisations receiving grant meet all of Homes England’s requirements and funding conditions. You will join an enthusiastic, friendly and highly skilled team committed to delivering first‑class customer service and an innovative approach to compliance across the Affordable Housing programme portfolio.

This is a rare chance to shape the future approach to compliance within the agency, working with key stakeholders and a highly professional and supportive team to promote compliance culture.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver key elements of the compliance audit framework.
• Balance day‑to‑day delivery while introducing innovative solutions to risk management.
• Provide assurance that grant receivers meet all conditions and funding requirements.
• Communicate complex policy and regulatory guidance in clear, understandable language.
• Collaborate with team members, share knowledge and support a high‑performing culture.

Qualifications and experience

• Strong understanding of delivery processes and a willingness to deepen knowledge of the Capital Funding Guide (CFG) and other regulatory frameworks that support the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP).
• Familiarity with Homes England systems and processes, including grant conditions, CFG requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex policy into easily understandable language.
• Analytical mindset, keen attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities through multiple workstreams.
• Resilience, collaborative spirit and a proactive, inclusive approach to teamwork.

About Homes England

Homes England is the Government’s national housing agency. Our role is to accelerate the pace of house‑building across the country, especially where affordability problems are most acute. We drive positive market change and meet the Government’s ambition to deliver 300,000 new homes a year through a range of programmes.

Application process

We encourage applicants to submit their application soon, as we may close vacancies early due to high applicant volumes. Please use the full application option; this is especially important if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If shortlisted to interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage.

Benefits

Competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, hybrid working at 50/50 office/home model, employee assistance programme, financial wellbeing support, access to discounts, network groups, professional body membership support, and a focus on wellbeing.