Compliance Officer - Landlord Health & Safety (LLHS)

The Vacancy

Are you a detail-oriented compliance professional with a passion for building safety? Do you thrive in a role where you can make a real impact on landlord health and safety? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a Compliance Officer to join our growing Landlord Health and Safety (LLHS) team, playing a key role in ensuring Platform Housing Group remains fully compliant with all relevant legislation, statutory duties, and governance standards for Building Safety.

In this dynamic role, you will take the lead on numerous compliance areas, ensuring contracts run smoothly while managing a Building Safety Coordinator. You will oversee contract administration, handling financial management, works instruction, and CDM responsibilities while collaborating with the Compliance Manager and Procurement Team to secure key contracts. Keeping our Landlord Health and Safety policies up to date and fully compliant, you will stay ahead of changing legislation, drive action plans, and conduct audits, data integrity checks, and budget monitoring.

Some of the things we are looking for:

1. Experience of working within a Building Safety/Landlord H&S team for a Housing Association or similar organisation
2. Five GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English at Grade C or above, along with A-Levels, HNC/HND, or an equivalent qualification
3. A good technical ability and be able to provide technical advice on a wide range of building safety issues, an understanding of legionella and asbestos would be considered beneficial
4. Experience of successfully managing a range of Landlord H&S contracts
5. Numerate, IT literate, accurate, detail conscious with ability to interpret and report information electronically
6. Committed to customer service in all activities, be passionate about the quality of service and ensure standards are met
7. You should have some flexibility of working hours to meet deadlines as necessary

While this role is home-based, you should have the ability to travel to Group offices and conduct site visits as required. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park and Central Park, Worcester.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

1. Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
2. Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
3. Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
4. Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
5. Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
6. Learning and Development opportunities
7. Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to investing in people and places to build a stronger, more sustainable future. If you're ready to make a real difference, apply today!

How to apply:

Simply click "apply now" to complete a short online application and upload your current CV

For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description or if you have any questions, feel free to contact: Joe Deamer, Compliance Manager Landlord Health & Safety at Joe.Deamer@platformhg.com

Interviews:

We aim to hold interviews via Microsoft teams during the week of 21st April 2025.

The Company

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Why Work Here?

Benefits

Great opportunities
for further development and training
Up to 28 days holiday
plus bank holidays
Workplace pension
with employer contributions of up to 12%
Company van and
uniform
Depending on role
Flexible working arrangements
with remote working widely available
iPad and mobile
phone
Depending on role

Our Values

People Matter
We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships.

Own It
We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do.

One Team
We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen.

Be Brave
We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.