Property Compliance Officer

Property Compliance Officer

Target Housing is a charity and registered social landlord. Over the past 30 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives. We work in a psychologically and trauma informed way to empower people to achieve independence. Target delivers the highest standard of housing and support to enable vulnerable people to live independently, fulfil their potential and contribute to their communities and wider society.

Main Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Health & Safety Lead, responsible for ensuring all properties in Target’s portfolio are safe & compliant.  To conduct the relevant property inspections using a bespoke inspection report utilising the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) to report any category one or two defaults.

Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

To carry out property inspections of the Target property portfolio to ensure they meet HHSRS standards and submit documentation detailing the condition and repairs required

To accompany and assist Local Authority; Private Landlord and RSL representatives who are scheduled to carry out inspections on any Target managed properties.

Report all category I and notifiable category II immediately to the maintenance team 

To complete annual Legionella risk assessments on the Target property portfolio

To complete annual Portable Appliance Testing of all Target supplied appliances across the portfolio

To complete and record annual surveys of known Asbestos Containing Materials and report immediately any defects

Replace interlink smoke/heat detectors when required

Carry out minor repairs whilst on site to maintain standards and increase the speed of service

Complete all mandatory training

Undertake any H&S training required

Report any Health and Safety concerns to Maintenance Management immediately for appropriate action. 

Build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Constantly review the service’s processes with the management team to increase productivity and effectiveness in line with continuous improvement

Attend all relevant training courses and meetings as requested by the organisation

Attend a minimum of Bi-annual One to One meetings

Adhere to all Target Housing’s policies and procedures

Perform any other duties as requested or required to further the aims of the organisation and as directed by the Management Team

Person Specification

Understanding of current and changing Health and Safety Legislation

A keen eye for detail

Conscientious and able to use own initiative

Competent using IT to document, monitor and record

Excellent team ethic

Flexible and willing to adapt to a frequently changing role

Understand the need for continuous improvement within the service

Awareness and understanding of the people we support and their potential vulnerabilities

Competencies

IT Skills (Critical)

Planning and Organising (Critical)

Integrity (Critical)

Full UK License (Critical)

Communication & Influencing (Important)

Teamwork (Important)

Technical (Important)

There are many great reasons to join our team!

28 Days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays) 

Mileage Compensation

Access Membership to Westfield Health & Lifetime Financial

Ability to apply for the Blue Light Card

Employer Contributory Company pension scheme (4%)

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.

Get in Touch: If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch with [email protected]

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible!

This role is subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, a full valid driving licence, access to a road worthy vehicle and two satisfactory reference checks.