Principal Manager (Maintenance) in Ipswich, Suffolk

Principal Manager (Maintenance) - Housing Safety & Compliance
Location: Suffolk
Salary: £53,051-£55,224 per annum
MMP Consultancy is recruiting for an experienced Principal Manager (Maintenance) to lead a housing safety and compliance team within a substantial residential maintenance service.
This senior leadership role will oversee landlord compliance, ensuring homes meet regulatory standards and residents remain safe. You will drive service improvements, manage staff and budgets, and provide clear assurance on compliance performance.

Key Responsibilities

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  Act as the lead officer for housing safety and compliance, ensuring statutory and regulatory responsibilities are met.
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  Lead and develop the safety and compliance team, promoting accountability and high standards of service delivery.
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  Oversee compliance across fire safety, lifts and LOLER, emergency lighting, alarm systems, gas, damp and mould, electrical safety, asbestos and water safety.
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  Monitor hazards identified through Housing Health and Safety Rating System assessments and stock condition surveys, ensuring appropriate action is taken.
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  Ensure services support compliance with Awaab's Law and the Decent Homes Standard.
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  Manage budgets, resources and operational priorities to deliver effective services and value for money.
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  Maintain robust compliance monitoring, reporting and assurance arrangements.
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  Lead business planning, change management and continuous improvement across the service.
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  Work collaboratively with maintenance, asset management and housing teams to improve housing standards and resident outcomes.

About You
You will bring:

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  Significant experience within a comparable housing maintenance, property compliance or building safety environment.
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  A degree qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional organisation.
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  Proven experience managing staff and budgets.
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  Strong knowledge of landlord safety obligations and the regulatory requirements affecting social housing.
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  Experience of business planning, change management and improving operational services.
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  Relevant health and safety experience and/or qualifications.
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  Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive improvements.

Benefits Include

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  Career average pension scheme.
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  Generous holiday and sick pay entitlements.
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  Flexible working and hybrid working opportunities.
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  Personal and professional development.
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  Employee Assistance Programme.
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  Subsidised parking, public transport discounts and a cycle purchase scheme.
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  Free swimming and gym membership.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in person on 2 December 2026. Early expressions of interest are encouraged.
For further information and guidance on the formal application process, please contact MMP Consultancy.