Compliance Associate

This company is a resident-led housing association dedicated to providing safe, high-quality homes and services. With a strong focus on community well-being, they ensure properties are maintained to high standards, meeting health and safety regulations. Their mission is to create sustainable living environments while upholding values of collaboration, customer focus, and innovation.

✍️ Role overview:
The Health Safety and Compliance Advisor will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and compliance of the organisation's properties, particularly in managing Legionella risks. You will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, monitoring compliance with health and safety legislation, and managing key contractor relationships. You’ll also contribute to continuous service improvements and report regularly to the senior leadership team on compliance matters.
This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive and community-focused environment with opportunities for growth and learning.

✍️ Role responsibilities:

• Manage Legionella risks and compliance areas, including gas, asbestos, and electrical safety
• Act as the responsible person for compliance areas and provide specialist knowledge to the organisation
• Develop policies, procedures, and templates to ensure effective compliance management
• Monitor and manage contracts, ensuring services are delivered on time and within budget
• Prepare and present reports for senior management, the Board, and residents
• Conduct quality control checks and manage service improvement plans
• Foster strong working relationships with contractors, ensuring health and safety best practices

✅ What you’re good at:

• Strong data analysis skills and experience managing databases or CRM systems
• A positive approach to excellent customer service, care delivery and a commitment to quality
• Proven ability to manage contracts, including budgeting, financial control, and delivering projects on time
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Understanding of risk management
• Strong communication skills, able to work collaboratively and lead formal meetings
• Experience in producing and monitoring works programmes and analysing large data sets
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (formulas/functions)

⭐️ Bonus points for:

• Experience in the social housing sector
• Familiarity with Power BI, SharePoint, and SQL
• Experience with risk management and new technologies in building safety