3811 Head of Compliance Programme and Strategy - Anchor

Head of Compliance Programme and Strategy

Anchor

 

• 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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