Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer

Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer

£30,216 per annum

Bedford (Hybrid Working)

Permanent

Full Time

Are you passionate about building safety and compliance? bpha is seeking a dedicated Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer to join our team. In this vital role, you’ll support the Project Manager in ensuring our customers are safe in their homes, within the 6 main areas of landlord compliance - gas, electrical, asbestos, legionella, fire safety and lifting. Coordinating surveys and removal works, manage documentation and payments, and maintain up-to-date records.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring safety and legal compliance across our properties, working closely with contractors, colleagues, and customers.

• Coordinate and administer projects for the Building Safety and Asset Compliance team, ensuring effective liaison between customers, contractors, and colleagues.
• Allocate and assign inspections to achieve timely completions, maintaining accurate data and certification records using Asprey.
• Ensure compliance with bpha’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of completed works, remedial actions, and access details.
• Administer cyclical and planned contracts, reviewing certification and arranging remedial work as needed.
• Raise and process works orders, facilitate contractor payments, and monitor budget spend.
• Liaise with customers, staff, and contractors to ensure safe access and comprehensive record-keeping.
• Produce accurate reports, meeting minutes, and contract documentation.
• Instigate legal action where necessary to ensure statutory compliance.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data validation and reporting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised, methodical, and analytical.
• Experience in asset management or building safety compliance within social housing (e.g., gas, electrical, fire, legionella, asbestos).
• Good working knowledge of Asprey, Microsoft Office, and other compliance/social housing software.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and equality and diversity.
• Level 2 VRQ Award in Asset and Building Compliance Awareness (or willingness to work towards).

• Experience in direct asbestos management or coordination.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and documentation.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, making a real difference to building safety and compliance in our communities. We offer opportunities for professional development and a positive, inclusive working environment.

• We take responsibility
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  We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.
• We show empathy
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  We respect and listen to every colleague and customer.
• We are better together
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  We value diversity and achieve more as one team.
• We are ambitious
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  We strive for excellence and make a positive difference.

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail Discounts
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Private Health Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous Pension Scheme

If you’re committed to building safety and want to help us deliver excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate.

Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.