Head of Compliance - Joseph Rowntree Housing

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.

Client Details

At Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT), we're not just offering jobs - we're building a community of passionate people who want to make a real difference. Whether you work in housing, care, or a supporting service, you'll find a purpose driven organisation where your ideas are welcomed, your development is supported, and your impact matters. We have 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East, with our head office being based in York and offer an agile working model.

JRHT strives to be a housing association that is sustainable and engaging, providing high quality and continuously improving services and decent affordable homes in well-managed communities, prioritising those in greatest need. We're proud of our values-driven culture. We believe in trust, care, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and each other. At JRHT, you'll find a workplace where you can be yourself, feel part of something bigger, and do work that means something.

The Compliance & Safety Team at JRHT has undertaken a strategic plan for enhanced growth to support legislative changes in the housing sector to future proof the safety of our customers. As part of this strategy we are recruiting to 3 specialist positions:

Head of Compliance
Health & Safety Manager
Health & Safety Officer Description

Senior leadership for the Compliance and H&S teams for 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East
2 direct reports;
Compliance Manager and H&S Manager, with a wider team of 7 supporting
Management of the key compliance areas;
Gas, Electrics, Fire, Asbestos, Lifts & Legionella
Management of the H&S team
Reporting to the Executive team and board
Ensuring the organisation adheres to the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards and legislations
Ownership of KPI's
Strategic planning and operational delivery for both Compliance and Safety
Develop and implement improved policies and procedures 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 the key housing legislations for compliance
Ability to oversee teams managing Electrics, Gas, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Legionella and Lifts
Commutable distance of 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, access to staff network groups and an Employee Support Programme offering confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year
Cost of living support with 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

Full job description is available upon request or contact Daniel Ogden for an informal conversation