Building Compliance Officer in Northampton

A client within the Public Sector, based in Northamptonshire, is currently recruiting for a Building Compliance Officer to join their Assets & Environment Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority compliance or property environment. The role key purpose of the role is to lead and manage the compliance and assurance function across the Council’s corporate and commercial estate portfolio, ensuring all buildings are safe, legally compliant, and strategically managed. This position provides expert technical advice, senior-level assurance, and robust reporting to executive management and external regulators.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the compliance and assurance function, embedding proactive risk management and technical excellence.
• Oversee compliance with legislation and standards relating to gas, water, fire, electrics, mechanical, asbestos, and other statutory areas.
• Develop and manage compliance programmes, risk registers, and reports to senior management and elected members.
• Manage contractor performance, budgets, and audits to ensure statutory and contractual obligations are met.
• Provide professional advice on regulatory investigations and compliance notices.
• Lead a small team of compliance and assurance professionals (2–5…

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