Asset Compliance Officer

Blackpool Coastal Housing manages almost 5,000 social housing properties across Blackpool, providing related services to its tenant and leasehold customers and regenerating areas to create opportunities for our local residents to thrive.

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ASSET COMPLIANCE OFFICER

We are looking for a motivated Asset Compliance Officer to join our dedicated Compliance team, supporting the effective management of housing stock information and investment planning across Blackpool.

At BCH we take great pride in delivering excellent customer service. Our teams are known for their positive attitude, professionalism and commitment to ensuring high-quality data, strong compliance standards and informed decision-making to improve our homes.

About the Role

You will play a key role in managing and maintaining the Asset Management database, ensuring accurate and timely data is available to support investment planning and compliance activities. This includes contributing to the 30-year Capital Programme and delivering analysis to inform short, medium and long-term business decisions.

You will coordinate stock condition surveys, monitor data quality and ensure all updates from repairs, improvements and compliance activities are accurately recorded. You will also produce reports, analysis and recommendations to support senior management, internal teams and external reporting requirements.

All work must comply with relevant legislation, data protection requirements and BCH policies. You will be responsible for maintaining data integrity across multiple systems, supporting colleagues in their use, and ensuring compliance data such as asbestos, fire risk assessments and EPC information is kept up to date.

The role requires effective communication with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders, alongside the ability to carry out site inspections and surveys when required. A proactive approach to continuous improvement and system development is essential.

Flexibility across tasks, combined with a commitment to upholding BCH’s values and delivering excellent service is key.

The Ideal Candidate Must Possess:

·       A minimum of 3 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above

·       An HNC/HND in Building Studies

·       Domestic Energy Assessor qualification

·       Experience of working with databases or asset management systems (ideally within housing or property)

·    Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear reports and recommendations

·     Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and work collaboratively

·       A good understanding of data protection and the importance of data accuracy and integrity

·   Experience working within Housing Associations or in managing repairs is desirable but not essential.

Additional Requirements

·       A full, current UK driving licence

·       A satisfactory Basic DBS check (formerly CRB)

·       Flexible approach to working arrangements to meet service demands

What we Provide

·       Full training on BCH systems and asset management databases

·       Mobile technology and equipment to support data collection and reporting

·       A supportive environment with Managers, Surveyors, Compliance Officers and Customer Service teams working together to deliver a high-quality service

This is an exciting time to join our Compliance team, with a strong focus on data-led decision making and continuous improvement. Come and be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, where your contribution will help shape the future of our housing stock.

If you have a strong analytical mindset and want to be part of an ambitious and growing organisation, we will support you in developing your skills and achieving your career goals.

BCH also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:

·       Competitive rates of pay

·       26 days paid annual leave per annum, in addition to bank holidays

·  Attractive and flexible membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions

·       An in-house wellbeing program of wellbeing, social and charitable initiatives with BCH colleagues

·     Vivup - the employee benefits scheme for discounts on various high street retailers and cycle to work

·      Option to join BHSF - a voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for help with medical costs such as physiotherapy, optical, osteopathy etc.

·   Option to join Clevr Money - the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union for preferential rates on financial services

·       24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services

·       Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes

·  A wide variety of training and learning and development opportunities

·       Staff Suggestion Scheme

·       Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support

How to apply

For further information about this position please email Mark Midgely, Compliance Manager at mark.midgely@bch.co.uk

To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available. 

Please ensure your application demonstrates your suitability for this position. 

Closing date: Sunday, 10^th May 2026, Midnight*       

Interview date: Tuesday, 19^th May 2026

*BCH reserves the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received to progress to interview.  Therefore, applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.