Compliance officer

Role Purpose The Compliance and Monitoring Officer (CMO) will be responsible for ensuring all properties within the Housing Gateway Ltd. (HGL) and the councils Let (EL) portfolios (the portfolios) have all statutory certificates and licences. The CMO will be expected to liaise with contractors, tenants and freeholders to arrange the testing and inspections required to ensure properties within the portfolios meet all statutory obligations and local property licencing conditions. Responsibilities Proactively maintain a spreadsheet database (or future asset management software which may be adopted) listing the testing and inspection requirements for each property owned or leased by HGL/EL and the expiry dates of the test certificates Produce and proactively update a rolling 12month work plan detailing the testing and inspections to be commissioned within the next 12month period Instruct contractors or HGL/EL staff to carry out the testing and/or inspections according to the work plan Liaise with tenants, HGL/EL staff, long leaseholders, freeholders and contractors to arrange the access required for testing/inspections to be carried out within the required time periods Monitor contractors and HGL/EL staff to ensure the required testing/inspections have been carried out and ensure that certificates and reports are stored in the relevant files and systems. Requirements Experience of working in a commercial environment and delivering against demanding targets Experience working in a housing association or council is essential Strong understanding of property management and the compliance requirements for residential lets Understanding and experience of local authority owned companies Contract Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend PAYE via Umbrella Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW