Communities Compliance Coordinator

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

More about the role

This role is responsible for delivering effective property and site inspections across our communities to ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements. It involves maintaining accurate, real-time compliance records and reporting as needed, along with carrying out checks on systems such as emergency lighting, fire doors, lifts, fire equipment, and automatic doors. The position also includes arranging the removal of unauthorised items from communal areas in line with Scottish legislation, ordering and installing signage, reporting repairs, and communicating issues to Community Housing Managers. Additionally, the role supports contractor access, assists with minor housing management tasks for works on buildings and sites, and completes general administrative duties.

More about you

The role requires experience in housing or property management and a solid understanding of health and safety compliance requirements for registered social landlords. Candidates should be well organised, detail focused, proficient with IT, and able to solve problems effectively. Strong communication skills with both customers and colleagues are essential. You will also be required to work independently.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%

• Training and development

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

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Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities