Technical Compliance Lead
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The Vacancy
Technical Compliance Lead
Location: Hybrid, ideally based at one of our divisional offices
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Benefits + Car or Cash for Car allowance
Are you a compliance expert with deep technical and M&E knowledge, looking to make a meaningful impact across a large property estate? Join McCarthy Stone, the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, as our new Technical Compliance Lead.
About the Role
As our Technical Compliance Lead, you’ll serve as the subject matter expert on all aspects of property-related compliance across the McCarthy Stone estate. Working closely with Property Operations, Operations Managers, and Property Business Partners, you’ll ensure our approach to legal and regulatory compliance remains robust, forward-thinking, and aligned with best practice in property management.
You’ll drive the development and implementation of our compliance programmes, guide internal teams on legislation, and play a key role in ensuring our developments meet—and exceed—legal and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, management, and implementation of an effective technical compliance programme.
- Provide subject matter expertise across all M&E and building compliance matters.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and proactively embed new regulatory requirements.
- Create action plans in response to audits and non-compliance, ensuring timely resolution.
- Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on compliance strategy and risk mitigation.
- Conduct periodic audits and review company procedures to identify potential risks.
- Develop and deliver guidance and support to Operations and Property Operations teams.
About You
We’re looking for someone who combines technical depth with strategic thinking and strong collaboration skills. You’ll need:
Qualifications & Knowledge
- Deep M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) expertise
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIBSE)
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK building compliance legislation
- Proven commitment to continuous professional development
Skills & Experience
- Strong communicator able to simplify complex compliance requirements
- Experience managing compliance in large or nationwide property portfolios
- Strong organisational and planning capabilities
- Proficient in compliance audits and control systems
- Experience in matrix management environments is desirable
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated, accountable, and results-driven
- Collaborative team player who can influence and inspire
- Resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changeable environment
- Customer-centric with a focus on delivering outcomes
Why Join Us?
At McCarthy Stone, we champion independence, dignity, and peace of mind for older people—and that starts with the quality, safety, and compliance of the environments we manage. As Technical Compliance Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our strategy, influence positive change, and ensure we continue to set the standard in retirement living.
Apply Today
If you're ready to lead technical compliance with purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.
We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.
We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!
Our Customers
The Benefits
24 days annual leave
Pension
plan
Life
assurance
Employee assistance helpline
Health
screening
Eyecare voucher scheme
Long service award
Testimonials
“I enjoy working for McCarthy and Stone as a House Manager because I am very well supported in my Role by my manager. I am able to make the day to day decisions but always have immediate support on the rare times I need help. It’s a breath of Fresh Air working for a focused dynamic company who know what they are trying to achieve as a team.”
Linda Diamond – House Manager
“Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks … it’s all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel … even if it was through a screen!”
Andrea Waldron - Senior HR Business Partner
“From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro-active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I’ve had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it’s a very ‘hands-on’ approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments.”
Emily Bishop - Principal Planning Associate
“Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding.”
Caroline Craig-cordel – Sales Consultant
“I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners! In my marketing career before I couldn’t dream about customers sharing their thoughts about my campaigns, but here it happens all the time.”
Stan Smolyar – Head of Brand
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