Compliance Officer (Fire Safety and Asbestos Management)

Compliance Officer (Fire Safety and Asbestos Management), Kingston upon Thames

Client:

Novax Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

f36979de41dc

Job Views:

9

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

Compliance Officer (Fire Safety and Asbestos Management)

Kingston upon Thames

12-Month Contract

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced Compliance Officer (Fire Safety and Asbestos Management) to join our team in Kingston upon Thames for our Repairs and Maintenance team.

The Role:

• Reporting to our Asset & Compliance Lead Officer, you will manage and offer guidance in all aspects of Fire Safety and Asbestos compliance for buildings owned or managed by the Council's Housing Landlord. You will act as the main point of contact for compliance-related issues including the commissioning of works via maintenance or specialist companies.
• Training will be available to enable you to ensure the Council remains legally compliant and adheres to regulations and guidance. Experience of working within a regulatory framework where compliance, risk management, and precise outcomes are essential is ideal.
• A comprehensive understanding of the Fire Safety Act and asbestos awareness, particularly in relation to social housing, is essential. Familiarity with risk assessments, safety measures, controls within buildings, the Health and Safety Act, Regulatory Reform, and all current Building Regulations is required.
• With a customer-focused, flexible, cooperative, and well-organised working style, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate compliance information clearly and effectively to colleagues in other departments, good presentation skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure, think strategically, and problem solve.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a compliance role, with a focus on fire safety and asbestos management preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess potential risks and hazards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with employees at all levels of the organisation.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Professional certifications related to fire safety and asbestos management are a plus.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in the Compliance Officer (Fire Safety and Asbestos Management) role, please submit your application via the contact details provided, and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity. You may also email your CV directly or call on 0161 241 0370.