At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safety compliance for gas, electrics, and lifts in housing services.
- Company: Castle Point Borough Council, dedicated to resident-focused service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a focus on safety and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' safety and well-being.
- Qualifications: Experience in property compliance and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 52413 - 52413 £ per year.
Castle Point Borough Council are seeking a motivated and capable Compliance Specialist to join our Housing Services Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering a resident-focused, data-led, and performance-driven service, ensuring that every home we manage is safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards.
Working within the Property Compliance Team, you will support the Council in managing statutory safety programmes for Gas, Electrics, and Lifts, helping to ensure that Castle Point Borough Council fully meets its landlord compliance duties and continues to improve safety outcomes for residents. Please note that this role will be based in the council offices and will require regular travel to sites in the borough. A Driving Licence and suitable own transport with business insurance is required.
Key Responsibilities:- Support the delivery and monitoring of statutory compliance programmes for Gas, Electrics, and Lifts.
- Ensure that all inspection programmes and remedial works are completed to a high standard and within required timescales.
- Oversee the completion and quality assurance of all Gas, electrical, and Lift works.
- Maintain and validate compliance data, certification, and risk registers on the Council’s compliance IT system.
- Review contractor performance, ensure appropriate remedial actions are implemented, and address issues of non-compliance.
- Support the development, review, and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and improvement plans.
- Contribute to assurance reporting through accurate KPI and performance reporting.
- Engage effectively with residents, contractors, and colleagues to promote a strong culture of safety and compliance.
- Strong understanding of landlord compliance obligations, particularly Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, Electrical Safety Standards, and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998.
- Ability to interpret compliance certificates, inspection reports, and regulatory guidance.
- Experience working and managing contractors, coordinating safety works, and implementing robust quality control measures.
- Ability to identify and scope remedial works.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical reports.
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach to managing data and compliance evidence.
- Strong IT skills, including the ability to use housing compliance systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrable experience in property compliance, maintenance, or building services, ideally within social housing or a regulated environment.
- Experience managing or auditing gas, electrical, or lift compliance programmes.
- Strong working knowledge of health and safety and landlord statutory obligations.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Gas Safety: ACS-qualified Gas Engineer (CCN1, CENWAT, or equivalent) or recognised Gas Safety Management qualification.
- Electrical Safety: City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications.
Compliance specialist (Electrical Gas and Lifts) - Castle Point Borough Council in Essex employer: Essex County Council
Essex County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development, staff are encouraged to grow within their roles, all while contributing to a vital service in the heart of Chelmsford.
