About The Service
Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Britain. The city economy is growing, jobs and businesses are being created and the city’s population is set to continue to expand.
The Housing and Communities Directorate within Cardiff Council plays an important role in the vibrancy of the city and is committed to the communities it serves. The Directorate has an ambitious house building schemes and a significant housing stock which is set to exceed 14,000 homes by the end of the year.
About the job
The post is within the Building Improvement Unit’s Compliance Team, which plays a key role in ensuring all statutory requirements in respect of building Health & Safety are fulfilled.
The Compliance Manager will be responsible for:
- Ensuring that all works carried out across the Directorate comply with regulation and legislative standards.
- Providing effective management of processes and systems to ensure compliant service delivery, ensuring capability and integrity
- Overseeing the work of senior compliance assessors ensuring their work is of a high quality and meets set performance indicators including updating Risk Monitor Live.
- Contributing to the development of the service and robust budgetary management.
- Act in role as Directorate nominated Building Safety Manager.
Full details of the post and responsibilities can be found in within the Job Description/Person Specification.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage this busy, varied and growing area of compliance.
You will have a construction and Health & Safety qualification, a proven track record of working in a social housing environment in a similar complex area and be able to manage multiple priorities. You will need a good understanding of existing and proposed legislation, be able to work with external partners and to present complex data to service users and senior management.
Full details of the post and responsibilities can be found in within the Job Description/Person Specification.
Additional information
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
In completing the application form, please ensure that your statement evidences how you meet the Council's four essential core Behavioural Competencies, together with the essential/desirable skills and experiences within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application: -
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework
Additional Information:-
• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice
Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please contact Colin Blackmore (Operational Manager) email: c.blackmore@cardiff.gov.uk
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