Location:
Spennymoor, County Durham
Salary:
£35,336 to £43,957 per annum, dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications, plus Local Government Pension Scheme and competitive benefits
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time (37 Hours per week)
Whether you're an experienced compliance professional or looking to bring your transferable skills into a rewarding new sector, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
If you’re ready to take the lead in shaping a safer, smarter, and more compliant future for our homes and communities, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
We are an award-winning not for profit housing association that currently owns over 9,000 homes across County Durham. We offer more than just a home. We help improve the lives of the people living in our homes and in our places. We work hard to make sure those homes are high quality, sustainable and adaptable, while meeting tenants’ current and future aspirations. We offer support that help people into work and training and increase their financial confidence and stability.
Our Plan A sets out our strategy for a realistic path to success. It's flexible. It can cope with the things we do not yet know. Importantly it’s cohesive, ensuring we are working together with our teams, partners, tenants and residents to maximise the impact we can make by improving lives through the provision of sustainable homes and places.
About the role
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join us as a Lead Compliance and Facilities Coordinator. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in compliance, data analysis, or facilities management who is ready to take on more responsibility and develop into a leadership and management role.
You’ll support the management of Livin’s facilities, ensure accurate and accessible compliance data, and contribute to performance monitoring and reporting. Through structured career progression, acting on your strengths, and developing your talents and skills, you’ll take on more leadership and management responsibilities, including managing a small team, overseeing contractors, and driving service improvements.
We’ll support your development with coaching, mentoring, and access to training and qualifications to help you build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the role.
About you
You may not tick every box yet — but you’re eager to learn, grow, and make a difference. You’re a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a passion for compliance and facilities management. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a willingness to take on new challenges.
You’ll ideally have:
* Some experience in compliance, facilities coordination, or data analysis.
* A basic understanding of building regulations, health & safety, or cyclical maintenance.
* A Level 4 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject
* A Level 3 NEBOSH qualification in Managing Health & Safety (Construction) - Desirable.
* A commitment to continuous learning and development that ensures you achieve the necessary qualifications to facilitate your career and salary progression.
Benefits
We value our people and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and career growth.
* An engaging office environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and growth
* A competitive salary fairly evaluated under a nationally recognised job evaluation scheme
* Up to 31.5 days annual leave per year after 5 years’ service
* Flexitime and associated option to take additional leave days for credited hours up to an agreed maximum
* Life assurance (3 x times salary) for LGPS members
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership with option for additional voluntary contributions
To see the fantastic benefits available to our employees, please visit here
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Janet Hambleton, Compliance and Cyclical Works Manager, via email at
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us shape better futures for our communities.