Compliance Officer

jobs24.co.uk; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Compliance Officer to join their Planned Maintenance Team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of statutory housing duties, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your expertise in housing inspections and the Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme will be crucial in identifying hazards and preparing necessary documentation. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, generous annual leave, and excellent training opportunities, making it an exciting chance to contribute to community welfare while advancing your career.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlements

Flexible benefits scheme

Discounted leisure memberships

Free uniform

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in housing inspections and knowledge of HHRSS is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Support statutory duties related to housing functions.
• Inspect dwellings and prepare schedules for remedial actions.

Skills

Housing Inspections

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Report Writing

Education

B/TEC in Construction

Tools

Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme (HHRSS)

Job description

We have a vacancy for a full-time Compliance Officer to join our Planned Maintenance Team at our offices at Old Road. As a Compliance Officer, your duties will include but are not limited to:

1. To work as a Specialist Officer supporting the delivery of statutory duties connected with the housing functions of Mid Devon Housing.
2. To respond to service requests/enquiries for housing and take appropriate action where necessary.
3. To inspect dwellings to assess the condition using knowledge and experience of the Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme (HHRSS) to identify hazards. To prepare schedules, notices and remedial information for service on owners/occupiers/tenants as appropriate to remedy faults and hazards.
4. To support other housing work in relation to fire risk assessments and asbestos surveys and inspections.
5. To take appropriate action following inspections including the preparation of reports, correspondence and notices and undertaking revisits to ensure compliance.
6. To investigate complaints regarding housing conditions and take appropriate action.
7. To accurately maintain registers, record actions taken and assist with the completion of statistical information when required.
8. To maintain professional competence and provide support and guidance to colleagues.
9. To work outside the normal hours of work as and when required for the proper execution of the Council's duties. Assist with out-of-hours duties and if the Council has to deal with the results of a civil emergency.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be qualified to B/TEC in Construction or similar and have experience of housing inspections including the Housing Health and Safety Rating Scheme.
• A good knowledge of Building Construction, the Decent Homes Standard and undertake training on Fire Risk Assessments, asbestos surveys and other training when needed.
• Able to communicate clearly and deal with vulnerable tenants as well as able to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work as part of a team and produce reports.
• Full driving licence and use of a car to travel throughout the district. Ability to climb ladders and access roof spaces.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of pay.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlements.
• A flexible benefits scheme including access to discount shopping (online and high street) and events.
• Discounted leisure memberships.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Monday to Friday (except following the 8 bank holidays and Christmas).