Housing Compliance Administrator

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council authority is seeking a highly organised Housing Compliance Administrator to manage compliance records and ensure adherence to safety legislation. The role involves scheduling inspections, liaising with contractors, and maintaining accurate data management. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, experience in housing compliance, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment and contribute to community-focused objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems needed.
• Previous experience in a housing or compliance-related role is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update compliance records for housing assets.
• Schedule and monitor compliance inspections and remedial works.
• Ensure accurate data entry into compliance systems and produce regular reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Data management

Communication

Tools

Housing management systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and focused Housing Compliance Administrator to join our team. This role is essential in supporting the delivery of statutory compliance across our housing stock, ensuring accurate record‑keeping and timely reporting for key safety areas such as gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene and lifts. You will work closely with contractors, internal teams, and residents to maintain compliance data, schedule inspections, and assist in meeting regulatory requirements. The position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment, develop your skills and contribute to achieving our service goals. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the full job profile before applying.

• Maintain and update compliance records for housing assets, including gas safety, electrical checks, fire risk assessments, and water hygiene.
• Schedule and monitor compliance inspections and remedial works.
• Ensure accurate data entry into compliance systems and produce regular reports for management.
• Liaise with contractors and internal teams to ensure timely completion of compliance activities.
• Support the implementation of new compliance legislation and best practice.
• Respond to resident queries relating to compliance works in a professional and timely manner.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of housing compliance requirements and health & safety legislation is desirable.
• Previous experience in a housing or compliance‑related role is an advantage.
• Experience with housing management systems is an advantage.
• Dartford Borough Council has over 4000 social homes throughout the local area. With an established track record for maintaining quality homes, delivering new affordable housing and investing in local communities this is an exciting opportunity to join the Council. This new role has been created to support the Housing Compliance team.