Lead Compliance Officer - WMF2147e

Westmorland and Furness Council; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Lead Compliance Surveyor to manage building compliance and Health and Safety. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive pension scheme and great benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Robust knowledge of building management and compliance.
• Experience in Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance in building operations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Innovate new ways of working post Covid-19.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Building management understanding

Enhanced verbal communication

Enhanced written communication

Relationship building

Job description

About this opportunity

Cumbria is a great place to live and work with excellent schools, transport links and outdoor pursuits. Westmorland and Furness Council have some fantastic job opportunities on offer.

Predominantly a rural county world famous for its stunning scenery with big opportunitiesfor those who choose to live and work here. The newly formed Westmorland and Furness Council seeks to attract, recruit and retain only the best people with the right skills, knowledge and experience. In return we offer a flexible 37 hour working week, competitive remuneration, agile working opportunities and generous pension provision.

We have an exciting opportunity in the Corporate Assets Team and are seeking to appoint a Lead Compliance Surveyor who is a highly motivated, innovative individual who has a robust knowledge and understanding of building management, Health and Safety and building compliance. The successful candidate will have enhanced written and verbal communication skills, the agility and responsiveness to balance multiple priorities and the ability to build strong productive relationships with internal/external stakeholders.

Post Covid-19 we have many opportunities to innovate integrate and do things differently. We are embracing these new ways of working and focusing on how we can improve outcomes for communities and drive our services forward to be the very best they can be.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 05/08/2025

Intervie date: w/c 28/08/2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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