Compliance Officer - Fire Safety

The Vacancy

Do you have experience in fire compliance?

Do you want to help keep people safe in their homes and communities?

Here at Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA), we have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team as a Compliance Contracts Officer.

Our team plays a vital role in ensuring our homes meet all fire safety and regulatory standards, helping to keep our customers safe. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support the delivery of fire compliance across our housing portfolio.

As a Compliance Contracts Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing fire safety programmes, including Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections
• Monitoring compliance activity and ensuring works are completed within required timescales
• Logging, maintaining, and managing compliance records in line with policy and regulation
• Identifying and escalating risks or instances of non-compliance
• Supporting procurement and contract management processes
• Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring service standards are met
• Carrying out pre- and post-inspections of compliance works
• Supporting wider maintenance and refurbishment works linked to fire safety

• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday (core daytime hours)
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

• Experienced in a fire compliance or housing compliance role
• Knowledgeable in the 'Big 6' areas of compliance
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• Able to analyse information, apply policy, and make sound decisionsA confident communicator who can work effectively with a range of stakeholders
• A full UK driving licence is required

You’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference by helping to keep our customers safe. You’ll also benefit from:

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
• Flexible working arrangements within the role

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

• Wellbeing plan
• NCHA pension
• Free DBS checks
• £250 referral bonus
• Generous annual leave
• Free healthcare cash plan
• Company social events
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
• Free training and development
• Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes