Building Safety and Compliance Officer (Part Time) in London

Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer (Part-Time)

Hours per week: 22

Working pattern: Working across 3-5 days per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Bedford / Hybrid

Are you looking for a rewarding career that works around your existing commitments? bpha is seeking a dedicated Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer to join our team for 22 hours per week. These could be worked around school hours or over 3 longer days!

In this vital role, you will support the Project Manager in ensuring our customers are safe in their homes, within the 6 main areas of landlord compliance - gas, electrical, asbestos, legionella, fire safety, and lifting. You will coordinate surveys and removal works, manage documentation and payments, and maintain up-to-date records. You will play a key part in ensuring safety and legal compliance across our properties, working closely with contractors, colleagues, and customers.

As a Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer, you will be:

• Coordinating and administering projects for the Building Safety and Asset Compliance team, ensuring effective liaison between customers, contractors, and colleagues.
• Allocating and assigning inspections to achieve timely completions, maintaining accurate data and certification records using Asprey.
• Ensuring compliance with bpha's Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Maintaining records of completed works, remedial actions, and access details.
• Administering cyclical and planned contracts, reviewing certification and arranging remedial work as needed.
• Raising and processing works orders, facilitating contractor payments, and monitoring budget spend.
• Liaising with customers, staff, and contractors to ensure safe access and comprehensive record-keeping.
• Producing accurate reports, meeting minutes, and contract documentation.
• Instigating legal action where necessary to ensure statutory compliance.

What We’re Looking for as a Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer:

Essential:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data validation and reporting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised, methodical, and analytical.
• Experience in asset management or building safety compliance within social housing (e.g., gas, electrical, fire, legionella, asbestos).
• Good working knowledge of Asprey, Microsoft Office, and other compliance/social housing software.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and equality and diversity.
• Level 2 VRQ Award in Asset and Building Compliance Awareness (or willingness to work towards).

Desirable:

• Ability to interpret construction drawings and documentation.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a supportive team, making a real difference to building safety and compliance in our communities. We offer opportunities for professional development and a positive, inclusive working environment. You will have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule to fit around existing commitments.

Our Values

At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.
• We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer.
• We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team.
• We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference.

Key Dates

Shortlisting: W/C 9th March 2026

Interviews: W/C 16th March 2026

Working hours and pattern will be discussed at interview and must meet the organisation's needs. These will need to be between the hours of 8am - 6pm Monday - Friday. Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment. All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.