Head of Compliance Programme and Strategy

Location: Flexible, UK (with travel)

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Contract: 18 month Fixed Term Contract

About Anchor

Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Resident & Building Safety team is committed to ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, fostering a culture of safety and transparency for our residents and colleagues.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Compliance Programme and Strategy to lead the development and delivery of Anchor’s compliance strategy, programmes, and governance framework. Reporting to the Director of Resident & Building Safety, you will ensure Anchor meets all legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements while embedding a compliance-first and customer-first culture.

This role involves strategic leadership, risk management, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and transparency in compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement an organisation-wide compliance strategy aligned with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Establish robust governance frameworks and produce high-quality compliance reports for the Executive Leadership Team, Board, and regulators.
Conduct compliance risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring assurance reporting.
Lead the development and delivery of compliance training programmes for colleagues, leadership, and contractors.
Investigate significant compliance breaches and liaise with regulators (e.g., HSE, BSR) during audits and enforcement actions.
Manage the compliance programme budget and monitor KPIs to drive performance and customer satisfaction.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

About You

You are a strategic leader with extensive experience in compliance programme management. You bring:

In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, Health & Safety legislation).
Significant experience leading compliance programmes in a large, complex organisation, with a track record of developing governance frameworks.
Proven ability to lead investigations and liaise with regulators such as HSE or BSR.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with experience delivering cultural change.
A degree in Law, Business, Risk Management, or a related field, and a professional compliance qualification (e.g., CCEP, ICA, IIA) or willingness to work towards one.
A Housing Management Qualification (CIH Level 4 or above) or commitment to achieve it, and a full, clean UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

Join Anchor and shape the future of compliance, ensuring safety and quality for our residents. We offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package.
The opportunity to lead transformative compliance initiatives in a values-driven organisation.
Professional development and a collaborative, inclusive working environment.
A chance to make a meaningful impact on resident safety and organisational excellence.

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