Job Introduction
37 hours per week
In this fantastic opportunity we are seeking an individual to lead our Compliance team in our newly formed Compliance service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that the Council meet its statutory compliance duties to its stock of nearly 17,000 HRA residential dwellings and 900 corporate assets. The post holder will be responsible for management of teams undertaking compliance activities in relation to;
• Gas servicing and repairs
• Asbestos management
• Water quality
• Building Health and Safety
• Lift servicing and repair
• Mechanical & electrical servicing and repair
The role will also assume responsibility for ensuring policies and procedures are in place across Building Services and that they are implemented so that statutory responsibilities are met with the safety of residents, members of the public, staff and our buildings being maintained.
The role will hold responsibility for the overall management of all mechanical and electrical servicing and repair contracts, ensuring that contracts are suitably procured and managed, delivering a high service and providing value for money. For full details of what the role will involve please see the full job profile attached at the bottom of this page!
Who is the Person?
The ideal candidate is someone who will:
- Have a relevant property related degree and be a Chartered Member of the RICS / CIBSE / CMIOSH or other relevant professional body with post Chartership experience. Where candidates are not Chartered or hold lower qualifications, they should be able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience in a similar role.
- Preferably have a relevant Health and Safety qualification such as an IOSH Certificate or Diploma.
- Have an excellent working knowledge of relevant compliance legalisation and guidance, with specific regards to The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, Lift Regulations 2016, Gas Safety (Installations and Use) Regulations 1998, The Building Regulations and relevant Approved Documents.
- Have experience of preparing and developing strategies, policies and guidance documents to ensure compliance with statutory functions.
- Have excellent technical knowledge of compliance areas within the scope of the role, being able to provide professional advice to others.
- Have knowledge and experience recording and analysing compliance data on relevant compliance IT systems, using measures to monitor performance and inform service improvement.
- Have experience of leading and managing teams and services, including continual improvement of both staff and service delivery.
- Have experience of procurement and management of strategic service contracts, ideally with knowledge of the NEC4 Term Service Contract suite.
- Have experience of managing significant budgets including monitoring and cost control techniques to ensure services are delivered within available budgets.
- Experience of managing significant change within an organisation, ensuring that adequate resources are in place and that plans are clearly communicated with staff and key stakeholders to ensure understanding and successful implementation.
- Experience of working with and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders including Directors, Assistant Directors, and other senior staff across the council and external organisations, undertaking presentations and leading meetings as appropriate.
- Personally demonstrate, develop and lead your service in accordance with the value and behaviours set out in the PCC Behaviour Framework.
- Have a driving licence and provide a car for work to be able to effectively travel to assets as necessary.
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Amy Holmes, Head of Compliance on 07957 386 939 or email Amy.Holmes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points of the job profile with the use of examples from your experience. This is very important, or you are likely not to be shortlisted. The full job profile is attached at the bottom of this page!
Assessment day & interviews: 30th July 2025
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you:
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
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Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
