37 (FLEXIBLE WORKING WELCOMED)

End Date
02/07/2025
Reference
V086/25
Vico Homes is built on the foundations of WDH. We are looking for a Compliance Officer – Lift and Water to join our Property Compliance Team, in the Property and Building Safety Directorate.
A home is more than four walls and a roof. It should be a safe place. A place to start things. A place of opportunities. A place to grow. A place where you feel you belong.
These are the places we provide for today and for the future. This is what marks us out as one of the leading players in the social housing sector. We have over 32,000 homes across the north of England, home to tens of thousands of people. And people are at the centre of what we do.
Our people are approachable and professional. But we’re not afraid to be optimistic and show our passion for what we do to support our customers. We share a common vision, acting confidently to ensure we remain at the forefront of making it happen.
Together, we’re building better futures and vibrant communities.

HOW TO APPLY AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address)
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to recruitment@vicohomes.co.uk before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the closing date specified
• You’ll receive an automatic reply to let you know we’ve received your application
• We’ll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we’re inviting you to interview

If you have any questions about a career at Vico Homes, you can contact us by email on recruitment@vicohomes.co.uk

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Compliance Officer – Lift and Water your manager will be our Compliance Manager. You will work 37 hours a week on a permanent basis, working flexibly in the Vico Homes operating area with our Head Office in Castleford.
As the Compliance Officer – Lift and Water you will be responsible for making sure our organisation meets all legal requirements and safety standards for lifts and water systems. You’ll manage inspection schedules, oversee contractors, monitor performance and data, and give internal assurance that we’re staying compliant.

It is an exciting time to be joining us and here are some of the initiatives that you will be involved in:

• You’ll help implement and embed our recently developed lift and water safety management plans, ensuring robust processes are in place across our portfolio. Your work will support a consistent, risk-based approach to lift and water safety that aligns with current legislation and best practice.
• You’ll be involved in supporting the delivery of our ambitious Homes & Growth Strategy, ensuring that compliance and safety considerations are fully integrated into our plans for new developments, acquisitions, and investment in our existing stock.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Ensure compliance with L8, COSHH, LOLER, PUWER, HSAW 1974 and all other associated legislation & guidance
• Manage cyclical LRA/LOLER/PUWER programmes and associated remedials
• Provide technical advice to colleagues
• Ongoing contract management, including regular contactor meetings; audits and monitoring, challenging poor performance, when necessary
• Translate strategy, policy and procedures relating to legionella and lifts into objectives, KPI’s, management information, and assist in production of report to boards and committees
• Monitor compliance processes and identify any non-compliant areas or process improvement opportunities
• Manage and maintain up to date information relating to legionella and lift compliance, including ensuring the operation and development of appropriate data management systems (IBS, TCW, Documotive)
• Work with regulatory and enforcing bodies as required
• Support the compliance team in providing assurance to the Board and internal stakeholders that Vico Homes is fully compliant with their statutory obligations and provide robust evidence base to support the position
• Contribute towards the development of systems and processes to ensure effective safety and compliance management within the relevant areas of the organisation
• Undertake inspections, audits, assessments and investigations when required
• Engage with residents by responding to enquiries, complaints and requests in a timely manner
• Participate in the evaluation of tenders and contractor selection as required
• Keep up to date regarding developments and best practice in lifts and water safety