JOB INFORMATION PACK
DIRECTORATE: Assets
SUBSECTION: Property & Maintenance
POST TITLE: Property Compliance Officer (Heating)
POST REF: 10436
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VACANCY
Post Ref: 10436
Property Compliance Officer (Heating)
37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 7 - £24,972 to £29,426 per annum
Based at Ty Gwyn, Brunel Way, Baglan Energy Park SA11 2FP
We are looking to recruit a Property Compliance Officer (Heating), you will need to
be Gas Safe Accredited, ideally educated to HNC level in a relevant discipline (or
equivalent) and possess a good understanding of Heating Compliance works in a
Social Housing environment.
A key requirement of the role will be to ensure the effective delivery of all Heating
Servicing and that high service delivery promises to customers are maintained and
continuously improved.
Responsible for the general direction of the Heating Servicing programme, including
monitoring and supervising Contractors to ensure properties at all times comply with
all statutory regulations.
Welsh is not essential for this post
If you think you can meet the challenges and high standards we are looking for, we
can offer you a rewarding place to develop your career and an opportunity to give
something back to the community.
For an informal discussion for all the above post please contact:
Neil Davies (Property Compliance Manager) on 01639 506656
or email [email protected]
If you wish to apply, you can review the full Job Pack and submit an application form
to [email protected]
Closing Date 11.59 pm Friday, 8th May 2015
Short listing Date week commencing 11th May 2015
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Job Description
Title:
Property Compliance Officer (Heating)
Grade:
Grade 7
Reporting to:
Property Compliance Manager
Responsible for:
Working to ensure that all NPT Homes’ properties and
associated assets are in accordance with all statutory
rules, regulations, policies and procedures set by the
Organisation in an efficient and cost effective manner that
considers the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders.
OVERALL OBJECTIVES
Job Summary
To work within the Property Compliance Team to ensure properties are fit for purpose and
fully compliant for all statutory requirements in relation to the Safety of Heating Systems.
To carry out on-site inspections in relation to Gas Safety and supervise/audit the Gas
Servicing Contractor.
Main Duties
 To assist the Property Compliance Manager to plan, monitor and control property
compliance work within agreed budgets to pre-defined quality standards and time limits.
 To supervise and inspect heating works to NPT Homes properties and provide advice to
tenants on the safe and efficient use of heating systems and assist when required with the
testing and inspection of the heating systems.
 To carry out documentation and record keeping as required ensuring compliance with
Landlords responsibilities and duties in relation to Gas Safety and all other relative
legislation.
 To liaise with other sections of NPT Homes and outside organisations to ensure all
property compliance works and inspections are delivered effectively.
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 To supervise Contracts as may be required ensuring Contract Compliance, Quality and
Financial Control.
 Ensure all works comply with CDM, Health and Safety at Work Act etc., NPT Homes Health
and Safety Policy and all safe methods of work and risk assessments.
 Strive to achieve a continuous improvement in service provision, both in relation to the
nature of the service and the manner in which it is delivered.
 Assist to create a culture which results in individuals and groups of people receiving
services from NPT Homes which “exceed expectations”.
 Be familiar with and assist in establishing and maintaining effective IT and other
management information systems.
General Responsibilities
1. To undertake general duties required within the Section,
2. Be familiar with all administrative, financial and IT systems that impinge upon the building
service.
3. To ensure Health and Safety Policies are strictly adhered to.
4. To maintain confidentiality and adhere to Data Protection at all time.
5. To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as
required
6. To adhere to an agreed dress code this may include a uniform.
7. To portray the values and behaviour of NPT Homes at all times, in line with our behaviour
framework
8. To undertake any other duty relevant to the grade and position including the provision of
short-term cover for holidays and other absences for colleagues of a similar grade and
position.
This is an outline description of the job as it presently exists. The job description will be
examined periodically and updated to ensure that it relates to the job being performed, or to
incorporate whatever changes are proposed by the Association. Any such changes will be
subject to consultation with the post-holder. It will be the Association’s aim to reach
agreement to reasonable change but, if agreement is not possible, the Association reserves
the right to insist on changes, following consultation.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Property Compliance Officer (Heating)
The purpose of this document is to enable you, as a candidate, to consider whether or not you have the attributes which are
required for appointment to this post. Please note that this document indicates those attributes that are considered to be essential
to undertake the duties and responsibilities of this post and those that are merely desirable. If you do not possess any of the
attributes that are desirable, this does not mean that you will not be considered for interview or subsequent appointment.
Requirements
Work Experience
Possess knowledge of Property Compliance areas
such as, Fire Safety, Asbestos Management,
Legionella, Gas Safety and Electrical Safety
High level of IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft
Office applications
Experience of working with tenants
Suitable experience in property management
and maintenance, working closely with
other professionals in a Social Housing environment
Essential
Desirable
Evaluation
Interview/Application
Form/Reference
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Interview/Application
Form
Interview/Application
Form
Interview/Application
Form/Reference
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Skills and Abilities
Good organisational and administrative skills
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Ability to work alone and as part of a team
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Flexible and adaptable approach to duties
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Must be able to demonstrate a good understanding
of Health and Safety
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Interview/Application
Form/Reference
Interview/Application
Form/Reference
Interview/Application
Form/Reference
Interview/Application
Form
Education & Training
Current Gas Safe Accreditation
Application Form
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HNC in a Construction or Building Services discipline
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Application Form
Evidence of continuing professional development
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IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
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Interview/Application
Form
Application Form
Membership of appropriate Professional Body
(CIOB, RICS)
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Application Form
Other
Have access to suitable transportation as the post
requires extensive travel across the County Borough
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Application Form
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What happens next?
If you are successful after interview stage, all appointments are conditional, subject to satisfactory
receipt of the following employment checks:
References
An appointment is subject to receipt of a minimum of one satisfactory reference. Wherever
possible, these should be from previous employers, if not then a formal education setting and the
referees should not be related to you.
Proof of identity documents Birth certificate/Passport which establish entitlement to work in the
UK. It is a requirement of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 that you are required
to provide evidence that you are entitled to live or work within the United Kingdom. Therefore, you
will be required to provide documents to comply with your offer of employment.
Qualifications declared
You will be required to provide original certificates as proof of the qualifications declared on your
application form.
Medical clearance
Any offer of appointment is subject to medical clearance. You will be required to complete a Pre
Placement Occupational Health Questionnaire, but may also require a medical examination before
appointment can be confirmed.
It is essential that original documents are sighted by either the HR section or your line manager
(who will endorse copies for you) and then return to the HR section, where they will be retained on
file. However, if any of the above are found not satisfactory; your conditional offer of employment
may be withdrawn.
Probationary Period
All new employees appointed to this post or employees who are promoted to a higher graded post
will be subject to a six month probationary period.
Business Travel
You may at times use your own motor vehicle for use on official journeys for which you will be
reimbursed for any expenditure necessarily incurred in order to do your job when working away
from your normal place of work. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have appropriate
Business Insurance in order to claim expenses.
Schedule 1 - If you are related to any current or former: member of staff, Board member or
contractor/consultant of NPT Homes you must declare this on your application form.
Criminal Records - this requirement is currently being reviewed and this post may be subject to
an Enhanced/Standard CRB Disclosure in the near future.
If you consider applying for this vacancy, ensure you download and read the guidance notes that
are available on our web page in order to help you complete your application form.
If you have any queries relating to this job, please contact Human Resources on 01639
505853.
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