Technical Officer - Compliance

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Technical Officer – Compliance

£38,949 to £42,500 per year plus up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution

Permanent

Full-time (37 hours per week)

Flexible working options (including hybrid working)

P1955

About the role

We are looking for a candidate with an interest in Asset Management and Compliance to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving housing standards and supporting energy efficiency initiatives across the district.

In this post you will be providing advice and guidance related to Gas and other areas of compliance, responding to customer service requests and complaints ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

You will assist with preparing and managing contractor orders and schedules of works, liaising with contractors to ensure quality and compliance. Your role also involve analysing performance data, producing reports and dashboards, and contributing to process improvements while maintaining accurate property records.

About you

You must have previous experience in working in Housing Asset Management or have a degree (or equivalent qualification). A solid understanding of relevant regulations, building safety legislation, and compliance requirements within social housing is essential, along with experience in managing contractors and monitoring works.

Excellent communication and customer service skills, combined with the ability to analyse data and produce clear, accurate reports together with a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle to conduct site visits is also required.

Join us in making St Albans City and District carbon neutral by 2030, guided by our Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, we put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values—trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus—while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

• Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
• Safeguarding: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
• English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Corey Perry, Safety & Risk Manager, Compliance and Energy on Tel: 07825142129

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 27th March 2026

Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 6th April 2026

NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.