Compliance Officer

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Compliance Officer to join a team in ensuring continued compliance by contract managing our service providers and driving the council’s strategic approach to compliance across key areas such as Gas, Electrical, Water Safety, Lifts, and Asbestos. The role involves overseeing project planning and management of compliance safety programs for the council’s owned domestic and commercial buildings.

You will help shape and deliver the Property Compliance Strategy and asset management strategies that ensure properties are safe, well-maintained, and in line with legislative standards.

You will be expected to demonstrate:-

• Skills for the job – Strong contract and project management skills.
• Customer-focused approach – Engaging with customers and partners to develop, implement and deliver strategies and service agreements.
• Technological proficiency – Comfortable with modern technology and its application in property compliance and safety management.
• Experience in managing, maintaining and reporting compliance performance in domestic and commercial properties.
• Must have demonstrable experience in programme and contract management in the key areas around Gas, Electrical, Water Safety, Lifts, and Asbestos.

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to attend a skills test.

Job Responsibilities:-

• Work as part of a team, ensuring a high standard of accuracy and timeliness.
• Work towards continued improvements towards customer focussed compliance safety across the council’s owned domestic and commercial buildings.
• Work across other teams as necessary to ensure the compliance delivery objectives are met.
• Ensure cyclical programs are in place to keep properties in good condition and compliant with legislative standards.
• Liaise with contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered effectively and in line with contract and compliance safety policies.
• Stay up to date with legislation, relevant policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance.
• Provide advice and support to staff, tenants, and the public regarding property compliance.
• Carry out site visits and audits to ensure the delivery of high-quality service standards.
• Promote a culture of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in line with Council policies.

You must hold:- Higher National Certificate or equivalent knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:-Legionella/Asbestos/Lifts/Gas/Electricity.

Hours

37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements available).

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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