Head of Resident and Property Compliance

Newport

Agile/Flexible (regular attendance at Hedyn's offices)

£74,994 per annum

Panoramic Associates are proud to be working exclusively with Hedyn on a retained basis to appoint a Head of Resident and Property Compliance - a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Hedyn's commitment to safety, assurance, and great homes.

Hedyn are a progressive, values-led housing organisation with a clear purpose: to provide safe, secure and well-maintained homes where communities can thrive. This role is central to that mission - ensuring Hedyn continues to lead the way in resident and building safety across its portfolio of over 14,000 homes.

As Head of Resident and Property Compliance, you'll provide strategic leadership of all landlord health, safety, and compliance functions, including fire, gas, electrical, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts, damp and mould, and radon safety. You'll play a key role in ensuring Hedyn remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation, while fostering a proactive culture of safety, assurance and continuous improvement.

• Leading a high-performing compliance and building safety team, ensuring effective delivery and assurance.
• Acting as Principal Duty Holder for Gas Safe and NICEIC.
• Developing and embedding policies and strategies to meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Providing assurance to the Executive Team and Board on compliance performance and risk management.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners - including local authorities, regulators and fire services - to deliver best practice and maintain resident confidence.
• Driving a proactive, resident-centred approach to safety and continuous improvement.

• You'll be a senior leader with deep technical knowledge and proven experience across housing compliance, health and safety, or building safety. You'll bring:
• Strong expertise in compliance frameworks, governance, and assurance.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams within a complex housing or property environment.
• The confidence to act as Duty Holder for key safety disciplines.
• A degree-level qualification and relevant professional accreditation (e.g. CIOB, IWFM, or NEBOSH).
• The ability to translate complex regulation into clear, effective strategy and delivery.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking housing provider at a pivotal time for the sector - shaping a best-in-class safety culture that protects residents, colleagues, and communities across Wales.

To find out more or to apply in confidence, please get in touch with Sean Cloherty at Panoramic Associates.

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