Head of Compliance and Planned Programme in London

James Stevens Associates are delighted to be working with a smaller Social Housing Provider in London that are now looking for their next Head of Compliance and Planned Programme.

Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely take ownership of both compliance and planned investment? This is a senior position within a well-established housing organisation, where you’ll play a key role in making sure homes are safe, compliant, and supported by clear, well-delivered investment programmes.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year, increasing to a maximum of 30 days, plus eight Bank Holidays.
• Pension: Enrollment in the organisations Defined Contribution Scheme from your first day.
• Annual Bonus: Performance-based corporate bonuses.
• Professional Memberships: Reimbursement for job-related memberships.
• Benefits Portal: Access to discounts and perks via the organisations membership partner.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Supporting staff welfare and mental health.
• Training & Development: Funded professional training and accreditation.
• Season Ticket Loan: Interest-free loans for commuting.
• Sabbatical Leave: Extended leave up to one year after qualifying service.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Encouraging employees to support communities and the environment.

The role:

As Head of Planned Programme and Compliance, you’ll be responsible for both the organisation’s compliance function and its planned works programme. That means leading on statutory compliance, shaping investment plans using stock data, and making sure contractors are delivering the right work, to the right standard, for the right cost. You’ll also be working closely with senior leadership, providing clear updates and assurance to the Executive Team and Board.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading all areas of compliance and making sure statutory obligations are consistently met.
• Developing planned programmes based on stock condition data and long-term priorities.
• Managing budgets, forecasting spend, and identifying risks or overspend early.
• Overseeing contractor performance and holding them to account on quality, cost and delivery.
• Providing clear and accurate reporting to senior leadership and Board.
• Managing disrepair cases linked to planned works and compliance.
• Driving a service that is both customer-focused and delivers value for money.

What they’re looking for:

They’re looking for someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll need to bring:

• Strong experience across compliance and planned works in social housing or a similar environment.
• Good understanding of building safety, fire, gas, electrical and wider compliance areas.
• Experience managing contracts and working with contractors at scale.
• Confidence working with data to plan and prioritise investment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and challenge where needed.

The setup:

• Reporting into the Director of Development and Asset Management.
• Managing a small team including a Surveyor and Administrator.
• Working closely with internal teams and external contractors.

Why this role stands out:

This is a role where you can have real influence. You’ll be responsible for both compliance and delivery, not just reporting on it, and you’ll have the opportunity to shape how services are run and improved over time.