About this role
Compliance and Quality Assurance Officer - Service Improvement, Compliance and Quality Assurance Team
Waverley Court
Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks per year
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join the Strategy, Commissioning and Service Improvement Service as a Compliance Officer. The role is within our Compliance and Quality Assurance Team.
The successful applicant will support the Team Leader, Compliance and Quality Assurance to co-ordinate the Quality Management System and complete Compliance Checks in a variety of service areas. They will also provide support and advice to service managers on processes, procedures and operational practices ensuring they are compliant with relevant quality assurance standards.
We are looking for someone who is methodical, detail oriented, able to break down, communicate and map complex cross functional processes. Ideally you will have good knowledge of social housing in Scotland or a housing background. A good level of experience with M365 is essential and experience with process mapping and reporting tools would be beneficial. Knowledge or experience of Quality and Risk Management would also be beneficial
You will work with a variety of Stakeholders and Colleagues across multiple service areas to support them establish, document and continuously improve processes, procedures and data quality using a risk-based approach.
We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, experience of relationship building, a positive attitude and ability to learn and adapt quickly. If you think you have those skills, we will welcome an application from you.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police
Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.
See all compliance & regulatory jobs in Edinburgh →Why this fits a police background — match score 65/100
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Team & shift leadership
What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Compliance analyst | £32,000–£42,000 |
| Compliance / AML officer | £40,000–£55,000 |
| Compliance manager | £55,000–£80,000 |
| Senior manager / head of compliance | £80,000–£120,000+ |