Compliance Officer (Housing Services)

About this role

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Midlands

Package

pay award pending

Job category/type

Housing

Date posted

17/07/2026

We are seeking a proactive Compliance Officer to join our Housing Services team and lead on building compliance across our General Fund property portfolio.

You will be responsible for ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance through inspections, audits and assurance activity. Working closely with Mechanical and Electrical Managers, you will help plan and monitor compliance maintenance, provide expert advice, and promote a strong health and safety culture across the service.

Key Duties*

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Lead building inspections and compliance audits

• Monitor legislative changes and complete risk assessments
• Provide expert compliance and health & safety advice
• Deliver compliance training, toolbox talks and inductions
• Maintain Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• Use compliance systems and data (e.g. CIVICA) to support audits and reporting
• Contribute to policy and procedural development

About You*

Essential:*

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NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent)

• Experience in compliance, auditing or regulatory roles (including CDM, asbestos and water quality)
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and building compliance
• Experience delivering training and leading audits
• Excellent communication, analytical and reporting skills

Desirable:*

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NEBOSH / IOSH qualifications

• Local authority or public sector experience
• Experience delivering cultural or transformational change

Why Join Us?*

This is a key role within Housing Services, offering the opportunity to make a real impact on safety, compliance and service improvement within a supportive team.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or (01909) 533 533.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits**here.*

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About The Council*

Interested in joining our team?*

Please select Apply Online to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and achievements.

External Sites:* To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage*.*

If you need any help with your application, contact us at Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

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