The Vacancy
Are you passionate about building safety and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment?

We are looking for a Compliance Officer to join our growing Contracts 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 4 to 7 compliance areas, such as ventilation units, air conditioning and other Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) contracts, ensuring they run smoothly and remain fully compliant. You will oversee contract administration, including financial management, works instruction, and CDM responsibilities, while working closely with the Compliance Manager and Procurement Team to secure key contracts.

You will also provide leadership and assistance to a Building Safety Coordinator, ensuring effective delivery of compliance activities. Keeping our Landlord Health and Safety policies up to date, you will stay ahead of evolving legislation, implement action plans, and conduct audits, data integrity checks, and budget monitoring.

Some of the things we are looking for:

Experience of working within a Building Safety/Landlord H&S team for a Housing Association or similar organisation
Five GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English at Grade C or above, along with A-Levels, HNC/HND, or an equivalent qualification
A good technical ability and be able to provide technical advice on a wide range of building safety issues
Experience of successfully managing a range of Landlord H&S contracts  in areas such as Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) would be considered essential
Numerate, IT literate, accurate, detail conscious with ability to interpret and report information electronically
Committed to customer service in all activities, be passionate about the quality of service and ensure standards are met
You should have some flexibility of working hours to meet deadlines as necessary
While this role is home-based, you will need to travel to Group offices at least twice a month and meet with contractors as and when required. Our offices are located at Birmingham Business Park and Central Park, Worcester.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
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)
Learning and Development opportunities
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: Richard Doyle, Compliance Manager Contracts at: [email protected]

Interviews:

We aim to hold interviews via Microsoft teams on 25th and 26 February 25 and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange a suitable time.
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.