Regulatory and Compliance Lead Officer

Supported Housing Regulatory Compliance Lead Officer

West Northamptonshire Council We’re now looking for a Supported Housing Regulatory Compliance Lead Officer to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our approach to supported housing across the region.

This is a senior technical leadership role within our Revenues & Benefits service, where you’ll lead the Council’s Supported Housing Regulatory Compliance Programme. You’ll interpret complex regulatory frameworks and turn them into clear, effective practices that ensure supported housing providers meet the highest standards.

With a strong focus on governance, quality and value for money, you’ll help safeguard public funds while ensuring vulnerable residents receive the support they need in safe, compliant accommodation. This is a role where your expertise will directly influence service delivery, regulatory compliance and strategic outcomes across West Northants.

You’ll lead the Council’s approach to supported housing compliance, using your expertise to turn complex regulations into clear, practical solutions. From implementing new regulatory frameworks to reviewing rent models and provider performance, you’ll ensure standards are met and financial risk is minimised. Working closely with internal teams and external providers, you’ll build strong partnerships, influence decision-making and help drive high-quality, compliant services across West Northants.

You’re an experienced Revenues & Benefits professional with strong knowledge of Housing Benefit and supported housing regulations. You’re analytical, confident working with complex data and comfortable making high-level decisions. A strong communicator, you can influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders. Most importantly, you’re proactive, solutions-focused and motivated to make a real difference, bringing our THRIVE values to life in everything you do.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner.