Compliance Officer

Norse Group; Buxton; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Norse in Buxton, Derbyshire, is recruiting a Compliance Officer for Building Maintenance in social housing. The role focuses on audits, inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance across properties, with a strong emphasis on documentation and contractor liaison.

The position offers a full-time, permanent contract and a salary of £32,572.07 per year, with a 37-hour work week. Driving licence and health and safety awareness are desirable qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a compliance-related role within housing or public buildings.
• Customer-focused environment experience.
• Knowledge of building regulations and safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and compliance checks at sites.
• Maintain and update compliance records and documentation.
• Coordinate with external contractors for maintenance works.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and involvement in legal documents if required.
• Handle inquiries from tenants and public regarding compliance.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Customer service

Documentation

Contractor coordination

Education

HNC or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Compliance Officer -Building Maintenance (Social Housing)

Buxton, Derbyshire

Salary£32,572.07

37 Hours per week

Alliance Norse is a partnership between Norse Group and High Peak Borough CouncilandStaffordshire Moorlands District Council. The Joint Venture (JV) company was formed in 2022 to provide a number of services to the two Council’s.

Alliance Norse are currently recruiting for a compliance officer to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Building Maintenance Compliance Officer you will be responsible for ensuring compliance across housing and public buildings. This includes conducting audits, quality inspections, and verifying that all inspections, reports, and certifications meet regulatory and company standards. This also involves maintaining accurate compliance records, liaising with contractors and internal teams, managing compliance documentation, regulatory reporting, and overseeing building fabric maintenance. Ensuring adherence to compliance requirements and addressing any arising issues promptly is essential.

Day to day duties:

• Compliance Checks: Conduct routine inspections and compliance checks at various sites to ensure adherence to health and safety, fire safety, and environmental regulations.
• Documentation and Records: Accurately complete and maintain compliance documentation. Update records and systems to reflect the current compliance status of all properties.
• Contractor Coordination: Collaborate with external contractors to ensure timely completion of compliance works and cyclical maintenance. Verify adherence to safety standards and contract terms.
• Legal and Enforcement Support: Assist in preparing legal documents for court proceedings related to compliance issues. Produce and serve abatement notices, letters, and certificates of service. Liaise with legal professionals as needed.
• Customer Service: Handle inquiries and complaints from tenants, councillors, and the public regarding compliance matters. Arrange appointments and address concerns while maintaining high standards of service.

Our successful candidate:

• Education: HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A-C or equivalent).
• Experience: Experience in a compliance-related role within housing or public buildings is essential. Demonstrated experience in a customer-focused environment is advantageous.
• Certifications: Relevant health and safety certifications such as IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate. CSCS Card, First Aid Certification, Fire Marshal training.
• Knowledge: Understanding of building regulations, health and safety standards, and compliance practices. Knowledge of landlord obligations and Right to Repair regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.