Job Description
Location: Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JESalary: £54,569 Up To £58,853 inclusive annual salary + up to 19.7% employer pension contribution plus car user allowancePermanent, Full-time 37 hours per weekFlexible working options (including hybrid)About the role:You will oversee compliance and safety for the Council's housing properties and associated assets, covering areas such as gas servicing, electrical testing, asbestos management, fire safety, water hygiene, general health and safety, and more. You will develop improved ways of working within your team to enhance existing contractual arrangements, data management, reporting functionality, transparency of the service, customer engagement and support the Councils strategic objectives. The role will assist on delivery of the Councils asset management strategy, procurement, budget management and be fundamental in driving change within the team to meet the needs and requirements of a modern social housing provider. The role will be key in providing technical advice and implementing change.About you:Candidates will have a degree-level qualification and/or membership in a professional body in Construction or a Health & Safety discipline. Staying current with regulatory developments and industry best practices, along with advanced knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and core disciplines of work is essential for this position.Experience of delivering construction projects, managing compliance for a large organisation with multiple properties together with contract management experience of specialist mechanical and electrical projects is essential for this post.St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7% employer contributions• Flexible working options• Staff Parking Permit• Reimbursement of professional fees• Comprehensive development and training• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres• Access to discounts and benefits via online platformAdditional InformationDisability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.Disclosure Checks: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.To apply for this post please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below: • Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. • Provide an up-to-date CV (no more than three sides of A4), explaining any gaps in employment.A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves theright to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications: 14th July 2025Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 28 July 2025NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date, and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.You may also have experience in the following: Safety and Risk Manager, Housing Compliance Manager, Housing Health and Safety Manager, Property Compliance Manager, Social Housing Safety Manager, Asset Safety Manager, Risk and Compliance Lead (Housing), Housing compliance, Health and safety management, Risk management, Asset management strategy, Contract management (M&E), Construction project delivery, Safety audits and inspections, Procurement (housing / construction), Data management for compliance, Customer and resident engagement (housing safety)REF-222 470