Head of Compliance & M&E

• Responsible for statutory compliance and the delivery of all mechanical and electrical services across the borough’s housing portfolio
• Overseeing critical safety functions including asbestos, legionella, gas, electrical and lift safety
• Ensuring effective maintenance services and long-term asset resilience
• Leading a team of around 120 staff
• Setting the strategic direction for compliance and M&E services
• Ensuring robust frameworks, strong contractor performance, and a proactive approach to risk management
• Managing significant budgets
• Developing preventative maintenance strategies
• Leading on procurement of M&E services
• Overseeing performance against key compliance and safety standards
• Acting as a principal advisor on statutory compliance
• Responding to regulatory requirements
• Ensuring all data, inspections and safety records are audit-ready
• Engaging residents
• Representing the Council with external regulators including the HSE, the Building Safety Regulator and London Fire Brigade
• Contributing to Hackney’s governance model through regular leadership, performance and safety boards

• Significant senior leadership experience in M&E, compliance, housing or asset management
• Strong technical knowledge across gas, electrical, legionella, asbestos, lifts and M&E systems
• Experience managing large teams, direct labour operatives and specialist contractors
• A track record of delivering compliance programmes, safety improvements and high-quality maintenance services
• Deep understanding of statutory frameworks including the Building Safety Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and relevant British Standards
• Ability to lead cultural change, drive performance and communicate complex technical information with clarity
• Relevant Level 7 technical qualifications or equivalent experience
• professional memberships such as NICEIC, GasSafe, NAPIT, RICS, CIOB or CABE are desirable

professional memberships such as NICEIC, GasSafe, NAPIT, RICS, CIOB or CABE