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Compliance Officer
Compliance Officer
Birmingham City Council
Grade C- Permanent £35,412 - £44,075 (Consultation grade, subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme)
36.5 hours per week
About the Role
This position supports the Senior Compliance Manager in ensuring Birmingham City Council meets its statutory health and safety obligations as a responsible landlord. The role focuses on enhancing the safety of residents, maintaining property compliance, and improving overall stock condition.
As part of a small, professional compliance team, responsible for technical services (including asbestos, electrical, gas, fire, mechanical, and water hygiene), your work will provide senior management with assurance that statutory compliance requirements across residential stock are effectively managed.
Your work will involve:
- Supporting a Compliance Manager in delivering robust programmes, plans, and monitoring.
- Managing contractors through effective performance frameworks tailored with key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensuring compliance is upheld via management surveys, reinspections, ongoing maintenance, and post-work inspections.
- Contributing to industry best practices by offering high-quality asset management services.
- Fostering a trust-based culture that supports high performance.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining up-to-date stock data and ensuring accurate programme delivery.
- Drive compliance assurance by reviewing evidence, monitoring contractors, and tracking KPIs.
- Collaborate on compliance surveys and inspections to verify risks are mitigated and standards maintained.
- Ensure all activities are evidence-based, with clear reporting to senior managers.
- Support the Council in achieving excellence in asset management.
- Work with cross-functional teams to strengthen compliance systems.
Requirements
(Please note: A current CV is required for shortlisting – no applications will be considered without it.)
Essential:
- Familiarity with UK statutory compliance regulations (e.g. **Building Regulations, Fire Safety Orders, Environmental Health).
- Experience in property or asset management (preferably within local government or housing).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset for reviewing and resolving compliance gaps.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present compliance status effectively.
- Computer literacy (stock systems reporting tools and standard office software).
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Desirable:
- Confirmatory courses in housing/property compliance (e.g. Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Member status, IVAR qualifications).
- Experience with statutory inspections (electrical gas, fire safety, asbestos).
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks and KPI tracking.
About Birmingham City Council
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to recognising and nurturing talent at all levels.
We are dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive recruitment process—if you need reasonable adjustments, additional support, or accessibility accommodations, please inform us so we can assist you.
For informal enquires, contact our Resourcing Team (quoting 4437).
Important Notes
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK must be provided before any offer can be confirmed.
- Safeguarding obligations apply to all staff. For further information, see our Corporate Safeguarding Policy.
- Sponsorship is unavailable for this role; candidates must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.
(Your application must include an updated CV to be progressed.)
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