Dacorum Borough Council
Risk & Compliance Officer (M&E)
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Risk & Compliance Officer (M&E)
Job Description
Permanent
Ref: H542
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our Safe Homes Team, supporting a critical service area focused on building safety and statutory compliance.
Our team is responsible for ensuring the safety of residents across a range of compliance areas, including:
- Fire safety
- Heating and hot water systems
- Electrical safety
- Lifts
- Water hygiene
- Asbestos management
You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of this fast-paced service. This will include:
- Coordinating inspection programmes
- Managing compliance records
- Handling data returns
- Supporting complaint responses
- Ensuring that all documentation is accurate, complete, and readily accessible
Your work will directly contribute to keeping our buildings safe and compliant.
Your primary area of responsibility will be supporting the management of both domestic and commercial heating compliance, working closely with our Heating and Renewables Manager to ensure all statutory servicing, inspections, and remedial works are effectively coordinated and monitored.
Whilst heating compliance will be your core focus, this role also offers the exciting opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of building compliance, including:
- Fire safety
- Electrical safety
- Water hygiene
- Lifts
- Asbestos management
providing excellent exposure to the wider compliance profession.
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We are looking for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Previous experience or an understanding of heating compliance, property maintenance, or a related field would be advantageous, although technical qualifications are not essential.
You will need to be confident working with data and systems, and comfortable liaising with colleagues, residents, and contractors in a professional and approachable manner.
This role would suit someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of accuracy in a compliance environment, and is motivated by making a tangible difference to resident safety.
This is also an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the growing field of building safety and compliance. We are committed to developing our people, and this role offers a clear pathway to expand your knowledge and progress into more technical or operational roles within the service over time.
If you are proactive, adaptable, and want to be part of a team where your contribution has a real and visible impact, we would welcome your application.
A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.
The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.
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Interviews Date(s): TBC
Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation – May 2026
What is Local Government Reorganisation?
The Council is going through a major change as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution. This means that the district and borough councils in Hertfordshire will be replaced by a smaller number of new unitary councils.
The aim is to make local government simpler and more efficient, improve services for residents, and bring decision-making closer to the communities we serve.
What This Means For You
If you join Dacorum Borough Council between now and 31 March 2028, you will move to a new organisation on 1 April 2028. Your role will transfer to the new authority, but the way you work and who you report to may change.
While this may be different from what you are used to, it is also a rare and exciting opportunity to join Dacorum at a time of real change.
You will have the chance to help shape the future of local services and be part of building something new.
The new unitary councils will create opportunities for innovation, growth, and better public services. They will offer a more joined-up and forward-looking working environment for employees.
We are committed to supporting our staff and continuing to deliver high-quality services for residents throughout this change. Together, we are building a better future.
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