Housing Regulatory Assurance Officer

North Kesteven District Council; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a Housing Regulatory Assurance Officer to support regulatory assurance activities within the Housing Quality team. The role involves data analysis, compliance checks, and performance management. Candidates should have a degree in Housing or related fields, with substantial understanding of social housing regulations. Strong report writing and project management skills are essential. The position is full-time and permanent, offering a salary between £33,366 and £36,124 per annum.

Qualifications

• Substantial understanding of the regulatory environment for social housing.
• Experience within a registered provider of social housing, ideally in an assurance role.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate assurance activities with colleagues.
• Collate, validate, and analyze performance data.
• Manage statutory data returns and ensure compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Project management

Understanding of regulatory environment

Education

Degree or equivalent in Housing or related discipline

Job description

Housing Regulatory Assurance Officer

Full-time (37 hours) – Permanent

Grade C1 - £33,366 - £36,124 per annum

North Kesteven District Council is seeking an enthusiastic housing professional to join the Housing Quality team, supporting the Housing, Property and Customer Services division. The Council as a landlord must demonstrate its compliance with the regulatory framework for social housing. This role focuses on an evidence based approach to that regulatory assurance along with data validation, performance analysis, with good practice research and application.

Job Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in Housing or a related discipline / relevant professional qualification
• Substantial understanding of the regulatory environment for social housing
• Experience within a registered provider of social housing (local authority or private), ideally in an assurance, compliance, or performance based role
• Excellent data analysis, report writing and project management skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying, implementing & coordinating assurance activities and working closely with colleagues on improvement plans
• Performance data - Collation, validation, analysis and reporting
• Statutory data returns – coordination, adhering to requirements and deadlines
• Policy & Procedure management – undertaking procedural compliance checks
• Surveys – planning, facilitating and analysing results to measure service delivery and identify improvement, including the annual tenant survey including Tenant Satisfaction Measures
• Presentation – reports, presentations, customer facing documents, analysis to ensure tenants, members and stakeholders are informed and able to make informed judgements

Key Attributes:

• Ability to interpret and communicate complex information
• Excellent research & analytic skills
• Self-motivated, confident & highly organised
• Flexible, with a positive approach

You will be required to apply high levels of focus and adaptability when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of robust regulatory assurance at a technical level. Able to show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district, particularly importance to tenants being informed and valued. If you feel you have what it takes to deliver a range of activities concurrently and enjoy variety, this could be the role for you.

If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call Tracy Aldrich, Assistant Director on 01529 414155

To complete an application form and further details,please visit our website www.n-kesteven.gov.uk

The closing date for all applications is Wed 13 August 2025.

The interview date will be Thurs 28 August 2025.