Team Leader Compliance

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Team Leader for its Compliance Team. The role involves leading a team of Compliance Officers, ensuring adherence to legislative requirements, and delivering high-quality inspections. Essential skills include proven leadership, knowledge of relevant laws, and strong communication abilities. This position offers a permanent contract with generous benefits such as a pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Job-related pension scheme with employer contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to discounts through My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support networks

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in compliance regulation and enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of legislation within the private rented sector.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Compliance Officers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Deliver compliance inspections and provide guidance to stakeholders.

Skills

Hyperion

Acquisition

Asset

ABAP

Basic

Activex

Job description

Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Permanent

Grade D

Consultation grade – subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Team Leader – Compliance

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader to join our Compliance Team. You will provide day‑to‑day leadership and operational management of a team of Compliance Officers to ensure that our service meets legislative requirements and delivers high‑quality inspections and outcomes based on key data and local intelligence.

What you’ll do

• Lead, develop and manage a team of Compliance Officers, providing clear direction and support.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (Housing Act 2004 and Anti‑Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014), regulations and internal policies.
• Deliver a programme of compliance inspections.
• Provide authoritative advice, guidance and support to colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• Investigate escalated complaints and enquiries, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Represent the property licensing service internally and externally, building strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Support budget planning and ensure quality assurance of documents and decisions.
• Remain vigilant to risks including fraud, safeguarding and safety concerns, making referrals where appropriate.

About you

• Proven leadership and management experience within compliance regulation and enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the private rented sector.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor, train and develop staff to achieve high performance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage complex cases.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

What we offer in return

• Membership of job‑related pension scheme – West Midlands Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
• Generous holiday entitlement – 30 days increasing after 5 and 10 years of service.
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 individual brands providing discounts and savings.
• Health and wellbeing support networks – independent, confidential employee assistance and counselling, occupational health.

Key Skills

• Hyperion
• Acquisition
• Asset
• ABAP
• Basic
• Activex

Please upload your up‑to‑date CV via the attachments part of your application – this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.

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