At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure compliance in domestic heating and hot water systems while managing contracts and data.
- Company: Join a diverse team focused on safety and compliance in the housing sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 40 days holiday, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safety and compliance while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in gas compliance and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 43900 - 43900 £ per year.
About The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Compliance Officer Domestic Heating and Hot Water to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract to provide maternity cover. This is a Hybrid role, with office based working on Mondays and Tuesdays in Accrington and the option to work from home for the remainder of the week.
What you can expect from us:
- Competitive salary of £43,900 per annum
- 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays – a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum (equivalent to 8 weeks).
- Salary Finance – access to short and long term loans and a savings facility.
- Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme.
- Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
- A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
- Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits, and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.
- Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
- Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme.
- Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
- Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Servicing, Testing and Inspection: Ensure that all domestic Gas and other heating servicing, testing and inspection processes are carried out correctly, remedial/follow on works are undertaken on a risk basis, the processes are fit for purpose and records and certification are appropriately recorded, validated and current.
- Contract Management: Ensure effective management and administration of domestic heating contracts, set and deliver performance standards, monitor progress and resolve issues, financial control including setting and monitoring of relevant budgets.
- Data Management: Ensure up to date information relating to relevant statutory and Onward heating and hot water compliance risks, including the operation and development of appropriate data management systems accurately recording all testing, inspection, and remedial works.
- Performance Measurement: Support the development and application of associated strategy and policy and translate strategy, policy and procedures relating to Domestic Gas and other heating and hot water into objectives, KPIs, management information, and assist in production of reports to Boards and Committees.
- Collaborative Working: Provide support and guidance to Onward in the development of Landlord Compliance risk reduction strategy and procurement strategy, lead on procurement and investment that mitigates risk and work closely with all departments in relation to compliance safety across relevant workstreams.
- Health and Safety: Take overall health and safety responsibility and compliance with legislative requirements for all investment activities within the region, including delivery of a comprehensive programme of training in relation to domestic gas and other domestic heating and hot water.
Skills and Experience:
- Essential: Knowledge of Core Housing Systems, Business Planning and Asset Management systems. Track record of managing Gas or other compliance safety and maintenance programmes. Experience of successfully delivering a similar role within another organisation with experience of leading a team to high level performance. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Knowledge of construction procurement routes, contracts and their effective administration, commercial understanding of value for money drivers in construction. Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Knowledge and awareness of related housing regulations/law. Experience of interpreting complex data and using it to monitor performance through regular reporting and inform decisions.
- Desirable: IT skills – Microsoft office to Intermediate level. Financial monitoring and budgeting experience for a similar activity function.
Qualifications:
Relevant qualification or working to: Level 4 VRQ in Gas Safety Management in Social Housing or similar.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to inclusion.
Compliance Officer Domestic Heating and Hot Water in Accrington employer: Onward Homes
Onward Homes is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Lancashire, offering a supportive and flexible working environment for Joiners dedicated to property maintenance. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits such as pension schemes and generous holiday allowances, Onward Homes fosters a culture of excellence and teamwork, making it an ideal place for skilled professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
