Estates Compliance & Sustainability Officer

Coventry & Warwickshire Mind; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Coventry seeks a Compliance and Sustainability Officer to manage compliance across residential and community estates. The role involves developing systems for oversight, implementing a carbon net zero plan, and supporting adherence to ISO standards. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, flexibility, and experience in a busy environment. Life insurance, flexible working, and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Life insurance policy

Employee development opportunities

Flexible working options

Pension contributions

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy environment, ideally using data and systems for compliance.
• Fully computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and following GDPR guidelines.
• Ability to work independently under pressure with competing needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop oversight and compliance management systems.
• Implement a carbon net zero plan.
• Ensure cyclical works are planned and costed.
• Support compliance with ISO standards for Health & Safety and Environment.

Skills

Data utilisation

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an approachable, flexible, enthusiastic and committed person who is able to support and assist with compliance and sustainability across a large portfolio of residential and community estates. You will be a vital member of the team and be able to work productively using your own initiative. You will be required to have a professional approach to your working environment with the ability and awareness to maintain confidentiality at all times. You should have experience of working in a busy environment, utilising data and systems to evidence compliance. You will have excellent keyboard skills and proficiency in using the full range of Microsoft Office packages. A good standard of education and excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as is experience of property compliance, environmental issues and quality standards. This is a busy and challenging position, and the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work to tight deadlines and deal with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• To develop systems for oversight and compliance management across a large portfolio of residential and office/ service accommodation.
• To develop and implement a carbon net zero plan, with agreed action for ensuring that CWW Mind is reaching its potential of reducing carbon emissions.
• To undertake a programme of stock rationalisation for both residential and office.
• To ensure cyclical works are planned and costed, so that budgets can be set for future spend.
• To ensure systems are in place to ensure that contractors and sub-contractors operate in line with agreed specifications and conditions.
• To support in the compliance with ISO standards for Health & Safety and Environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working in a busy role and environment, ideally utilising data and systems to evidence compliance.
• Fully computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and all programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and following GDPR guidelines at all times.
• Ability to work on own initiative, problem solving as required.
• Able to work under pressure with complex and competing needs.
• Enthusiastic, innovative and flexible approach.
• Ability to travel to venues across Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire (Drivers will require valid business insurance).

Employment Details and Benefits

• Life insurance policy - Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind are covered by a Life Insurance policy. The death in service payment is 2 x gross salary (tax free).
• Employee development - Active encouragement not only to assist performance in the current role but also for the benefit of personal development via various means. Access to Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind CPD training and opportunities to access external CPD training.
• Flexible working - A range of options available for all employee's dependant on role and responsibilities.
• Pension - Minimum 5% employee and 3% employer contribution, with an ethical investment policy option.
• Sick pay - On completion of a 6-month probationary period, Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind employees will be eligible to a period of paid sick leave.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly under-represented groups and people with lived experience of mental health issues. Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind is a leading mental health service provider and an equal opportunities employer.

Only successful applicants will be notified. We reserve the right to close the application window early and without notice should a suitable number of applications be received.