Building Safety and Compliance Officer (Part Time)

Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer (Part-Time)

Hours per week - 22

Working pattern - Working across a 3-5 days per week

Contract type - Permanent

Location - Bedford / Hybrid

Are you looking for rewarding career that works around your existing commitments? bpha is seeking a dedicated Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer to join our team for 22hrs per week. These could be worked around school hours or over 3 longer days!

In this vital role, you'll support the Project Manager in ensuring our customers are safe in their homes, within the 6 main areas of landlord compliance - gas, electrical, asbestos, legionella, fire safety and lifting. Coordinating surveys and removal works, manage documentation and payments, and maintain up-to-date records. You'll play a key part in ensuring safety and legal compliance across our properties, working closely with contractors, colleagues, and customers.

As a Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer you will be:

• Coordinate and administer projects for the Building Safety and Asset Compliance team, ensuring effective liaison between customers, contractors, and colleagues.
• Allocate and assign inspections to achieve timely completions, maintaining accurate data and certification records using Asprey.
• Ensure compliance with bpha's Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain records of completed works, remedial actions, and access details.
• Administer cyclical and planned contracts, reviewing certification and arranging remedial work as needed.
• Raise and process works orders, facilitate contractor payments, and monitor budget spend.
• Liaise with customers, staff, and contractors to ensure safe access and comprehensive record-keeping.
• Produce accurate reports, meeting minutes, and contract documentation.
• Instigate legal action where necessary to ensure statutory compliance.

What We're Looking for as a Building Safety and Asset Compliance Officer:

Essential:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data validation and reporting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organised, methodical, and analytical.
• Experience in asset management or building safety compliance within social housing (e.g., gas, electrical, fire, legionella, asbestos).
• Good working knowledge of Asprey, Microsoft Office, and other compliance/social housing software.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and equality and diversity.
• Level 2 VRQ Award in Asset and Building Compliance Awareness (or willingness to work towards).

Desirable:

Ability to interpret construction drawings and documentation.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive team, making a real difference to building safety and compliance in our communities. We offer opportunities for professional development and a positive, inclusive working environment.

You'll have to opportunity to work a flexible schedule to fit around existing commitments.

Our Values

At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.
• We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer.
• We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team.
• We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference.

Key Dates

Shortlisting - W/C 9th March 2026

Interviews - W/C 16th March 2026

Working hours and pattern will be discussed at interview and must meet the organisation's needs. These will need to be between the hours of 8am - 6pm Monday- Friday.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate.

Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including DBS check and references.