About this role
Job Description
Team Leader (Contract & Compliance)
£49,056**- £**52,194 per annum
Full Time (36 hours per week) Permanent
As a member of the Assurance and Compliance team in the Housing Needs Temporary Accommodation Service, you will lead a team responsible for managing contracts with temporary accommodation providers and ensuring services meet contractual, legislative and quality standards. You will oversee performance, compliance, inspections and complaints, and deputise for the Contract and Compliance Manager when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of 10 officers
- Contract manage temporary accommodation suppliers
- Carry out and oversee property inspections and compliance checks
- Validate health and safety certification (gas, electrical, EPC, fire safety)
- Investigate property condition complaints, including disrepair
- Monitor performance and produce reports for senior stakeholders
- Engage with residents, managing agents, councillors and partners
About You
You will have strong experience in housing, contract management and compliance, ideally within a local authority or similar environment. You will bring:
- Knowledge of homelessness legislation and temporary accommodation
- Understanding of building regulations and health & safety compliance
- Proven leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience of inspections, supplier management and performance monitoring
For more information regarding the role, please see the JD for the role here
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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About Us
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.
About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police
Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.
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- Evidence & case files
- Financial crime & fraud
- Investigative casework
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Safeguarding & public protection
What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Compliance analyst | £32,000–£42,000 |
| Compliance / AML officer | £40,000–£55,000 |
| Compliance manager | £55,000–£80,000 |
| Senior manager / head of compliance | £80,000–£120,000+ |