Building Compliance Officer - Home Working (rare days in the office) - Oxfordshire - Client Side - Basic Salary circa £35-£40k Neg - 37 hrs pw - 36 days holiday (28 + 8 bank holidays) rising to 29 + 8 in October - Local Government Pension Scheme up to 19.9% employer contribution - Leading Employee Assistance Programme - "Buy" Additional Holiday Scheme - Local & National Shopping Discounts - Subsidised Leisure Membership- Permanent Position - Job Security with potential for Career Progression
Rare opportunity for a Building Compliance Officer in Oxfordshire to join an organisation who genuinely care about it's people and offer huge potential for career progression.
Duties for the position of Building Compliance Officer in Oxfordshire include ensuring the highest standards of compliance across the clients owned assets and buildings including all housing properties and corporate & commercial buildings. The Building Compliance Officer will implement and manage comprehensive storage and data relating to the clients safety strategies, ensuring compliance is met through relevant regulations and legislation to protect residents, building users and properties.
Additional duties for the Building Compliance Officer include:
- Ensure all social housing properties and local authority buildings comply with relevant legislation according to the workstream.
- Ensure all necessary documentation is obtained and processed correctly to meet compliance obligations.
- Work with Project Mangers, Contract managers & Contractors, so coordination of documentation is received before month end.
- Auditing compliance in line with statutory compliance.
- To monitor and review and safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practices.
- Ensure effective communication and training of staff and residents regarding safety protocols.
- Managing access for fire safety assessments for all relevant properties
- Reviewing RAMS to identify potential gaps and recommending improvements needed to external companies.
- Ensure all documents are received, recorded and agree authorisation before any site access is allowed.
- Contribute to the development of emergency response procedures with all departments.
- Coordinate and collate weekly fire/lift alarm checks, monthly EML/fire safety/water checks, where required and ensure effective communication of procedures to all user.
- Liaise with contractors and contract managers to obtain inspection and maintenance documents while understanding the difference types needed.
- Being able to create a schedule of works so all documents needed, are requested at the start of each month.
- Work closely with local fire and rescue services, building control, and other relevant agencies.
- Arrange meeting and document progress of all actions from each meeting.
To apply for the position of Buildings Compliance Manager in Oxfordshire you should have:
- Essential Qualifications:
- (GCSE A-C) qualification or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Certification in compliance
- E-learning / CPD in related compliance areas
- Desirable Qualifications:
- Level 2 Certificate in Asset & Building Compliance Awareness
Required Experience:
- Experience of working directly in compliance function workstream, preferably within the social housing sector or local authority.
- Knowledge or prioritising workloads on a risk-based approach, organisational skills and good knowledge of IT software required.
- Experience in developing and delivering safety based guidance.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Basic knowledge of the main 6 compliance areas that need to meet all legal requirements.
- Basic knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
- Strong understanding of cyclical servicing timescales methodologies and prevention techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Benefits for the position of Building Compliance Officer in Oxfordshire include:
Basic Starting Salary £35-£40k Negotiable
Home / Flexible Working
Promoting a Work / Life Balance
37 hour week
36 days holiday (28 days + 8 bank holidays) rising to 29 (+8) from 1st October 2024
Excellent IT equipment and support for agile working
Local Government Pension Scheme (up to 19.9% employer contribution)
Option to 'buy' additional holiday
Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
Enhanced family friendly policies
Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
Subsidised Leisure Membership
Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
This is a unique opportunity for a Building Compliance Officer in Oxfordshire to join an organisation that genuinely cares for it's people and offers some of the best benefits in the industry. So if it is of interest, don't delay and apply today!
Graham Rose is an employment business acting on behalf of our client