Compliance Officer

Posted 26 February 2025
Salary £24 - £26 via an umbrella company
LocationLondon
Job type Temporary
Discipline Property Management & Construction Recruitment
ReferencePROF_47962
Contact NameLouis Joannou

Job description

We are currently partnering with a leading Housing Association based in North London, who are recruiting for a Compliance Officer to join their team on two-month temporary basis with the intention of turning permanent.

This is a full-time position with a rate of pay subject to experience, but a salary of £38,000 if turned permanent.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • To be responsible for ensuring that all properties remain compliant for the relevant compliance work stream which could include: Gas safety, Water safety, Asbestos, Electrical safety, Fire safety, Lift/LOLER
  • To be responsible for the processing of invoices for the Building Services Team applicable for the compliance stream allocated to this role
  • To be specifically responsible for ordering works and authorising contractor payments relevant to the allocated compliance stream for the role
  • To be responsible for verification of works completed and their quality
  • Oversee and or carry out a programme of post inspections (by phone or in person) to confirm identified works have been completed in line with suppliers’ contractual agreements
  • Assist in budgetary control by monitoring and reporting expenditure to services suppliers
  • Liaise with suppliers over future and variation costs to update forecasts and maintain accurate reporting

Experience required:

  • At least three years’ experience of working in a compliance or health and safety- related service for residential buildings covering at least three or more areas of safety/compliance,
  • Experience and knowledge of the current housing-related legislation of compliance work streams, e.g. fire safety, gas safety, asbestos, electrical
  • Experience of contract management and performance-led activities with the compliance sector
  • Experience of engaging with customers/residents

    • Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and influence
  • Excellent numeracy and IT skills
  • Ability to manage complex budgets
  • Ability to provide clear and concise technical advice and reports
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong contract management skills
  • Able to plan, organise and prioritise
  • An understanding of BIM

    • Rewards and Benefits:

  • Permanent opportunity
  • A flexi-time scheme

    • Working hours:

    • 37.5 hours per week
    • Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

    Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

    James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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