Compliance Surveyor (Fire Safety and Asbestos Management)

Housing Maintenance and Asset Management
Permanent

Salary NS11 £39,648 - £41,223 per annum (Salary stated is inclusive of a market supplement of £3000 pro rata per annum which is in place until 28 February 2026.)

37 hours per week

We are now recruiting a Compliance Surveyor to join our Housing Maintenance and Asset Management team. We manage housing stock which comprises of low/medium rise flats, houses, and bungalows. The successful candidate will join a small and friendly dedicated team managing all aspects of building compliance and safety.

In this role, you will provide specialist knowledge to ensure the statutory and regulatory compliance of the Councils domestic assets and to ensure that the Council consistently fulfils its duty of care towards its tenants and other customers. The focus of the role is on Fire Safety and Asbestos management however, candidates with experience in one of these areas are encouraged to apply as training can be provided in relation to the other element of the role.

We offer a competitive salary, enrolment in the local government pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days pro rata and increasing with service, free car parking*, a whole host of family-friendly benefits, flexi-time, hybrid working, 1 days paid volunteering leave, a health cashback plan, access to an employee benefits platform, and £10/month membership at one of our four gyms in the district.

The key areas of focus for the role will be:

• Ensuring that the Councils legislative and regulatory requirements are continually met in relation to asbestos management and fire safety, and to support the team with other specialist technical functions.
• Appointment and contract management of special contractors.
• Assisting with the implementation and monitoring of compliance and safety strategies which meet customer expectations, evolving legislation, and best practice.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering compliance safety. Experience in fire safety and / or asbestos safety is essential but training can be provided if experience is in one area only. You will also have demonstrable experience of successful contract management, will be qualified at Level 4 or above in a relevant field and will bring excellent organisation and communication skills, a tactful and diplomatic approach, great customer service, and the ability to interpret and apply legislation.

To apply, please submit your CV and provide a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Please do this via the iTrent recruitment portal. A supporting statement addressing the essential criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date Thursday 23 May 2024

Interviews To be confirmed.

As an employer we promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce.

Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.

*Free staff parking is valid until 31st July 2024.

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