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Landlord Compliance Officer - Lifts & Water
| Posting date: | 09 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £41,150 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2024 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester, North West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Onward Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2186 |
Summary
What you can expect from us
We offer a competitive salary of £41,150 per annum.
32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility.
Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme.
Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.
Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme.
Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.
About the role
We are now recruiting a Landlord Compliance Officer - Lifts & Water on a permanent basis to deliver effective management of Lifts, Water and Estate Safety compliance across the region in accordance with regulatory undertakings to ensure Onward is fully compliant and reduces any residual risk to customers, colleagues and third parties.
This is a home-based role, but the successful candidate will be expected to attend regular team meetings at our offices as and when required.
Key Responsibilities
Servicing, Testing and Inspection
Ensure that all Lifts, Water and Estate Safety servicing, testing and inspection processes are carried out correctly, remedial/follow on works are undertaken on a risk basis, that the service, testing and inspection process is fit for purpose and that the records and certification is appropriately recorded, validated and current.
Contract Management
Ensure effective management and administration of Lifts, Water and Estate Safety contracts, set and deliver performance standards, monitor progress and resolve issues.
Data Management
Ensure up to date information relating to Lifts, Water and Estate Safety Compliance risks including ensuring the operation and development of appropriate data management systems accurately recording all testing, inspection, and remedial works.
Performance Measurement
Translate strategy, policy and procedures relating to Lifts, Water and Estate Safety into objectives, KPIs, management information, and assist in production of report to Boards and Committees.
Collaborative Working
Provide input as required to the development of Landlord Compliance risk reduction strategy and procurement strategy, contribute towards investment that mitigates risk and work closely with Repairs and Maintenance and Capital delivery leads in relation to responsive and void maintenance and Capital delivery.
Health and Safety
Take overall health and safety responsibility and compliance with legislative requirements for all investment activities within the region, to include delivery of a comprehensive programme of training in Lifts, Water and Estate Safety.
Skills, experience, and Qualifications
Essential:
Knowledge of Core Housing Systems, Business Planning and Asset Management systems.
Track record of managing Lifts, Water and Estate Safety programmes.
Specific in-depth knowledge of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
Specific in-depth knowledge of L8 Approved Code of Practice The control of legionella bacteria.
Experience of successfully delivering a similar role within another organisation with experience of leading a team to high level performance.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Knowledge of construction contracts and their effective administration, commercial understanding of value for money drivers in construction.
Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Knowledge and awareness of related housing regulations/ law.
Experience of interpreting complex data and using it to inform decisions.
Lift Safety Qualification.
A Full UK Driving Licence required.
Desirable:
IT skills – Microsoft office to Intermediate level.
Water Management P901, WH001 or WH004 or similar.
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Asset and Building Management Compliance.
About Onward
Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across in 52 neighbourhoods across the region.
We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we’re committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers’ heads, we’re here to make a real difference.
In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential.
We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below.
If candidates have any questions in relation to the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on HumanResourcesTeam@onward.co.uk and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the closing date.
We offer a competitive salary of £41,150 per annum.
32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
Salary Finance - access both short and long terms loans, plus provides access to a savings facility.
Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or though the holiday purchase scheme.
Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.
Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme.
Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.
About the role
We are now recruiting a Landlord Compliance Officer - Lifts & Water on a permanent basis to deliver effective management of Lifts, Water and Estate Safety compliance across the region in accordance with regulatory undertakings to ensure Onward is fully compliant and reduces any residual risk to customers, colleagues and third parties.
This is a home-based role, but the successful candidate will be expected to attend regular team meetings at our offices as and when required.
Key Responsibilities
Servicing, Testing and Inspection
Ensure that all Lifts, Water and Estate Safety servicing, testing and inspection processes are carried out correctly, remedial/follow on works are undertaken on a risk basis, that the service, testing and inspection process is fit for purpose and that the records and certification is appropriately recorded, validated and current.
Contract Management
Ensure effective management and administration of Lifts, Water and Estate Safety contracts, set and deliver performance standards, monitor progress and resolve issues.
Data Management
Ensure up to date information relating to Lifts, Water and Estate Safety Compliance risks including ensuring the operation and development of appropriate data management systems accurately recording all testing, inspection, and remedial works.
Performance Measurement
Translate strategy, policy and procedures relating to Lifts, Water and Estate Safety into objectives, KPIs, management information, and assist in production of report to Boards and Committees.
Collaborative Working
Provide input as required to the development of Landlord Compliance risk reduction strategy and procurement strategy, contribute towards investment that mitigates risk and work closely with Repairs and Maintenance and Capital delivery leads in relation to responsive and void maintenance and Capital delivery.
Health and Safety
Take overall health and safety responsibility and compliance with legislative requirements for all investment activities within the region, to include delivery of a comprehensive programme of training in Lifts, Water and Estate Safety.
Skills, experience, and Qualifications
Essential:
Knowledge of Core Housing Systems, Business Planning and Asset Management systems.
Track record of managing Lifts, Water and Estate Safety programmes.
Specific in-depth knowledge of Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
Specific in-depth knowledge of L8 Approved Code of Practice The control of legionella bacteria.
Experience of successfully delivering a similar role within another organisation with experience of leading a team to high level performance.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Knowledge of construction contracts and their effective administration, commercial understanding of value for money drivers in construction.
Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Knowledge and awareness of related housing regulations/ law.
Experience of interpreting complex data and using it to inform decisions.
Lift Safety Qualification.
A Full UK Driving Licence required.
Desirable:
IT skills – Microsoft office to Intermediate level.
Water Management P901, WH001 or WH004 or similar.
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Asset and Building Management Compliance.
About Onward
Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across in 52 neighbourhoods across the region.
We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we’re committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers’ heads, we’re here to make a real difference.
In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential.
We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below.
If candidates have any questions in relation to the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on HumanResourcesTeam@onward.co.uk and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the closing date.