Senior leadership Head of Service position for the Compliance and H&S teams for 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East for Joseph Rowntree Housing
Senior leadership for the Compliance and H&S teams for 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East. Oversees 2 direct reports – Compliance Manager and H&S Manager – and a wider team of 7 supporting staff. Responsible for managing key compliance areas including Gas, Electrics, Fire, Asbestos, Lifts & Legionella and the overall H&S team. Reports to the Executive team and board, ensuring adherence to the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards and relevant legislations. Owns KPI’s and leads strategic planning for both Compliance and Safety, while developing and implementing improved policies and procedures.
Client Details
Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) operates 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East. The head office is based in York and offers an agile working model. JRHT aims to provide high‑quality, continuously improving services and affordable homes in well‑managed communities, prioritising those in greatest need. The organisation values trust, care, and making a meaningful difference, fostering an inclusive workplace where staff can be themselves and their work matters.
The Compliance & Safety Team at JRHT
JRHT has undertaken a strategic plan for enhanced growth to support legislative changes in the housing sector, future‑proofing the safety of its customers. As part of this strategy, three specialist positions are being recruited: Head of Compliance, Health & Safety Manager, and Health & Safety Officer.
Profile
- Relevant construction qualifications
- Relevant compliance or safety qualifications
- Proven track record in leading compliance teams
- Experience operating in a similar role in the housing or care sectors
- Thorough understanding of key housing legislations for compliance
- Ability to oversee teams managing Electrics, Gas, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Legionella, and Lifts
- Commutable distance from York
Job Offer
- £68,996 salary
- Agile & flexible working model
- Excellent Pension Scheme with a 6% employer contribution, plus Death in Service
- 33 days paid holiday, including bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell more
- Wellbeing Hub, face‑to‑face counselling, staff network groups, and a confidential Employee Support Programme operating 24/7, 365 days a year
- Cost‑of‑living support through discounts and vouchers with 800+ retailers, utility services and supermarkets via the Rewards Portal
- Emergency Leave, Carers Leave, and enhanced new‑parent and adoption pay
- Health Care Cash Plan and gym membership discounts
- Free on‑site parking, Season ticket Travel Loan, and a Cycle To Work Scheme
