At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance with housing regulations and manage technical contracts for responsive repairs.
- Company: Join Cambridge Housing Society, a trusted provider of affordable housing in Cambridgeshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous holiday, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working options and a supportive team environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your career in compliance management.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract management and housing compliance is essential.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
Minimum of 1 day per week at Head Office, plus site visits at other CHS sites around Cambridgeshire.
About the role: The right candidate will be a highly motivated person capable of achieving high levels of compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in a housing setting. You will be responsible for overseeing the full range of asset compliance including fire safety, gas, electric and legionella testing as well as being involved in embedding best practice and risk management. This role also combines compliance with managing CHS’ technical contracts; therefore, you will also lead a team in overseeing responsive repairs and planned programmes, whilst ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers at all times.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- Proven track record and experience of contract management and managing areas of housing compliance
- Strong financial, commercial and building safety awareness
- Effective communicator, with robust problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent IT skills of Windows-based IT packages, particularly Excel
- Sound knowledge and experience of housing management and asset databases
What we can offer:
- Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
- Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing hub - access to advice and support from experts, whether you're budgeting, interested in investing or retirement planning
- Refurbished Tech - access to the latest models at affordable prices, with a 12-month warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.
- Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
- Holiday purchase scheme - up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Company sick pay
- 58p per mile business mileage allowance
- Refer a friend scheme (£250)
- Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Working Policy
- Full induction
- Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
- Free DBS (for relevant posts)
- Free onsite/nearby parking
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Flexitime scheme
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete an online Personality Profiler prior to interview.
For further information or to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brandon Booth, Contract Manager on 07860 410791 or Tina Warren, Director of Homes on 07710 709964.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 23 August 2026. Interviews: Friday 28 August 2026.
About Us: Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.
Our Purpose: We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.
Vision & Values: ‘CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term, affordable, secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose, developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.’
Our Values are: Caring, Openness, Trust.
The way we work – ‘the CHS way’: Flexible, Creative, Respectful, Working in partnership, Focused on the social objective.
Compliance Manager in Cambridge employer: The Cambridge Housing Society Limited
At CHS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values Care, Openness, and Trust. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through comprehensive training opportunities and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying generous benefits like enhanced leave, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a robust Employee Assistance Programme. Join us in shaping innovative approaches to housing and community support in the heart of Cambridgeshire.
Contact Details:
The Cambridge Housing Society Limited Recruitment Team
