Compliance Officer
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,064.26 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Canterbury City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CCC0773 |
Summary
A fantastic compliance job opportunity in Canterbury, Kent.
The Facilities Management team at Canterbury City Council are looking for a Compliance Officer to join them.
We’re looking for an exceptional individual to join our Compliance team as a Compliance Officer to support the team with a wide variety of tasks and activities.
You will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in, and understanding of, social housing compliance and be ready to work in a team to provide support activity that will include administrative tasks, arranging access, data entry and ensuring accurate data is held within True Compliance and other systems.
You will be working with data and ensuring all information is reflected and maintained correctly in our records and systems as well as provide support to the Lead Compliance and Building Safety Manager and provide project support to the team on key administrative projects as required.
What’s in it for you? .
Salary £35,064
Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
We do not work on Bank Holidays.
A fantastic local government pension scheme.
We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role.
Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.
About this compliance job:
Here’s what you’ll get up to:
You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end management of compliance documentation, including:
Quality checking incoming compliance reports for accuracy and completeness
Uploading and maintaining data on council systems
Tracking compliance actions and following up with internal teams and external contractors
Running reports and identifying areas of potential non‑compliance
Ensuring timely escalation and supporting the delivery of corrective actions
Supporting new compliance services and decommissioning activities
This role is key to helping us maintain safe homes, safe workplaces and a safe district.
Working pattern:
working pattern will be Monday to Friday
Contractual hours will be 37 hours per week
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more.
Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working
Contract type: permanent
About you, the ideal candidate for the job:
Your knowledge
Understands core compliance areas such as asbestos, lifts, fire safety, legionella, electrical and gas safety
Has knowledge of the Building Safety Act
Your experience
Have experience of working within Asset Management or Compliance service, especially within a social housing environment
Understanding of Compliance areas and requirements for housing
Experience of producing KPIs in a customer focused environment.
Have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Experience with MS Office and excellent knowledge of excel and word applications
Your skills
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to maintain and interrogate compliance databases
Strong organisational skills
Confident communicator with internal teams, contractors and external partners
Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, risk‑driven environment
Your qualifications
Good level of written of spoken English
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
So, if this job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s compliance team, please contact Simon Hogben by email at Simon.hogben@canterbury.gov.uk
Simon is our Lead Compliance and Building Safety Manager and very much welcomes your email.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.
Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.
To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.
The Facilities Management team at Canterbury City Council are looking for a Compliance Officer to join them.
We’re looking for an exceptional individual to join our Compliance team as a Compliance Officer to support the team with a wide variety of tasks and activities.
You will need to demonstrate a genuine interest in, and understanding of, social housing compliance and be ready to work in a team to provide support activity that will include administrative tasks, arranging access, data entry and ensuring accurate data is held within True Compliance and other systems.
You will be working with data and ensuring all information is reflected and maintained correctly in our records and systems as well as provide support to the Lead Compliance and Building Safety Manager and provide project support to the team on key administrative projects as required.
What’s in it for you? .
Salary £35,064
Cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase
Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more annual leave.
We do not work on Bank Holidays.
A fantastic local government pension scheme.
We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development, as well as cover your Professional Body Membership fees where essential to the role.
Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to help you get the most out of your money and enjoy your free time.
An easier commute: free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride, flexi bus tickets, and a cycle to work scheme.
Stay healthy: Access to free counselling, advice and webinars through our employee assistance programme, as well as contributions to the cost of Flu Jabs.
About this compliance job:
Here’s what you’ll get up to:
You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end management of compliance documentation, including:
Quality checking incoming compliance reports for accuracy and completeness
Uploading and maintaining data on council systems
Tracking compliance actions and following up with internal teams and external contractors
Running reports and identifying areas of potential non‑compliance
Ensuring timely escalation and supporting the delivery of corrective actions
Supporting new compliance services and decommissioning activities
This role is key to helping us maintain safe homes, safe workplaces and a safe district.
Working pattern:
working pattern will be Monday to Friday
Contractual hours will be 37 hours per week
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement! You’ll receive 23 days annual leave which increase with service, plus bank holidays, PLUS 3 given days which are usually used over the Christmas period when our main offices are closed. You’ll also have the option to buy more.
Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working
Contract type: permanent
About you, the ideal candidate for the job:
Your knowledge
Understands core compliance areas such as asbestos, lifts, fire safety, legionella, electrical and gas safety
Has knowledge of the Building Safety Act
Your experience
Have experience of working within Asset Management or Compliance service, especially within a social housing environment
Understanding of Compliance areas and requirements for housing
Experience of producing KPIs in a customer focused environment.
Have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
Experience with MS Office and excellent knowledge of excel and word applications
Your skills
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to maintain and interrogate compliance databases
Strong organisational skills
Confident communicator with internal teams, contractors and external partners
Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, risk‑driven environment
Your qualifications
Good level of written of spoken English
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
So, if this job opportunity in Canterbury looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.
For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s compliance team, please contact Simon Hogben by email at Simon.hogben@canterbury.gov.uk
Simon is our Lead Compliance and Building Safety Manager and very much welcomes your email.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.
Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.
To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.
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