Job Description

Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and security of residents in their homes? Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to proactive risk management? If so, we want you to be a part of our team at Stockport Homes Group!

As our Compliance Manager, you'll lead efforts to create a safe living environment for our customers. Your key responsibilities will include:

Lead the Gas & Electrical Compliance Team so that all gas safety and electrical inspections, testing, servicing and remedial works are completed promptly, efficiently and to required standards. Serve as subject matter expert for legislation and technical standards relating to gas safety - Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, BS 7671 wiring regulations and other relevant statutory and industry guidance; ensure systems and staff practice reflect current legal obligations Lead procurement, negotiation and contract management of contractors and suppliers for gas and electrical compliance works, ensuring contracts and SLAs clearly reflect legislative, safety, quality and performance requirements. Manage the property access process for gas and electrical compliance activities, ensuring all reasonable steps are taken to gain access, and where necessary, initiate and progress appropriate legal action (including warrant applications) to meet statutory obligations.

What we're looking for in our ideal candidate:

Strong contract management skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders. You'll bring a strategic approach to managing contracts while supporting collaboration and trust across internal and external partners. Current or previous Core Domestic Gas Safety certification and/or Level 3 electrotechnical qualification, or substantial relevant professional experience in a related field. Strong organisational, prioritisation, communication, ICT and presentation skills. People management experience, to be able to foster excellent working relationships to promote the best in the team.

Our modern office is a bright, positive working environment with great collaborative working spaces. We also value hybrid working arrangements, and you will have the opportunity to shape and agree how you work between office and home to suit both your own and the business needs.


The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.


This role will be on Stockport Homes Limited terms and conditions.


We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.


If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People & OD Team on humanresources@stockporthomes.org.


Please note that we do not accept applications through third-party websites. To ensure your application is reviewed, please apply directly through our careers page.


We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.



Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact.


We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes.


As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home.


All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help.

Companies within SHG:

Stockport Homes

- Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services.

Three Sixty

- Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive.

Skylight

- SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work.

Viaduct Housing Partnership

- Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport.


SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey.