Compliance Officer in Scotland

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it’s about being part of something meaningful. It’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

Opportunity

Compliance Officer (General) – PKC13284

£41,276 – £45,349

Pullar House, Perth

Perth & Kinross Council Property Services provide professional services for the development and maintenance of a significant portfolio of public buildings, including secondary, primary and nursery schools, residential care homes, offices, day care facilities, civic buildings and other facilities. The Division draws together all of the key elements of building operational management and construction, design and procurement.

Main Accountabilities for the Role

• Oversee our Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance Contracts for water management, swimming pools, water fountains, boiling taps and closomat WCs.
• Responsible for reviewing any monitoring or servicing reports and instructing any remedial action required, including the L8 Risk Assessments. Practical experience of hot & cold water systems is advantageous.
• Ensuring all documentation is submitted on time and is acceptable.
• Auditing contractors to ensure they are carrying out their statutory duties and highlighting any non‑conformities to the Responsible Person/Duty Holders.
• Ensuring all monitoring, maintenance and remedial works are completed promptly and efficiently.
• Develop and maintain an asset register of all water systems and associated devices, including provision of schematic diagrams used within the property estate.
• Assist the Responsible Person(s) in the management of the control of legionella.
• Conduct root analysis investigations into accidents & incidents and highlight any shortcomings in Perth and Kinross Council’s processes or procedures, continually improving and implementing any training or changes to the Water Management Plan.
• Assist in the procurement of competent contractors and risk assessors.
• Produce a written scheme of control for each site within the property estate and keep this current in conjunction with the appropriate site manager.
• Support with the management of other planned preventative disciplines as required.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for candidates with a track record of managing the risks from water within our property estate to reduce the risks associated with Legionnaires and other water contaminants, and to manage in accordance with all relevant legislation and HSE Codes of Practice. We would welcome applicants who have experience working for a duty holder and can demonstrate a dedication to working to a high standard and providing excellent customer service. Attention to detail is critical in this role.

• P900 Control of Legionella in Domestic Hot and Cold Water Systems or equivalent
• P901 Management and Control of Building Hot & Cold Water Services or equivalent
• The Water Supply (Water Fittings) (Scotland) Byelaws 2014
• Legionella Awareness Training

Applicants must also have knowledge of the various mechanical systems within a Building Services Environment, excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to achieve target deadlines. Supervisory skills are required as the post holder will be responsible for the management of contractors and staff. A current driving licence and a good working knowledge of computer packages including Microsoft applications and asset management systems (CAFM software) are mandatory.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here’s What We Can Offer You

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Alistair Stuart, Compliance Officer on his email address to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW”. External candidates are required to provide contact details for two references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements, including welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required and you will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the mandatory pre‑employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.