Senior Compliance Officer

Job Title: Senior Compliance OfficerContract Type: PermanentSalary: £44,919.22 (£49,366.03 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, HybridLocation: LiverpoolIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description. Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Senior Compliance Officer Support the Contracts Manager in the mobilisation and contract management and contract administer a range of shared spaces & compliance contracts including Building Safety landlord Compliance, and reactive repairs to the fabric of the building and installed equipment. Act as the Competent person for management and delivery of service of the Group's statutory obligations for Compliance to a number of key strategic building safety risks and the legal responsible person. This including the delivery of relevant contracts, ensuring full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, and the implementation of an effective risk management approach to compliance within the Group About you We are looking for someone with:• In-depth knowledge of area of responsibility from one of the following Mechanical Equipment, Electrical Equipment.• Proven record of accomplishment of successful contract implementation and management for a large and diverse portfolio of mixed tenure properties. • In-depth knowledge of contract types. Including Knowledge of construction Contracts, service level agreements, contract performance management and dispute resolution.Why Riverside? At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you'll enjoy: • Competitive pay & generous pension • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays • Flexible working options available • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology • A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered. Role Profile • Accountable for the management of service delivery, contract management, risk management, monitor controls measures and leading risk-based judgements for the following areas:• Mechanical and Electrical Equipment - Access Control, Door entry, Automatic Doors, gates, & barriers, intruder alarms, security CCTV, IRS TV systems• Contract Management of all service delivery to our shared spaces, Compliance, and reactive repairs to the fabric of the building and installed equipment.• Ensure Compliance CDM Regulations and fulfil role of Client and ensure Principal designer and principal contractor appointed.• Support the Contracts Manager in the development, implementation and review of the Compliance Management model. This includes the development of policies, procedures and guidance on behalf of the Group, including the provision of training for colleagues, taking into account up to date legislation, amendments to codes of practice, health and safety requirements and industry best practice, proactively adopting new and innovative ideas and solutions to ensure continuous improvement of the service. • Support the Contracts manager in their role as the Group's lead advisor, providing advice and expertise across all services for the lifecycle of buildings including acquisition, design and build, occupation, refurbishment, demolition and disposal, providing technical, procedural, specification and compliance guidance as required. • Support the Compliance Manager in the scoping, specifying, mobilisation and implementation of all relevant contracts, including assessing the competence of potential suppliers throughout the procurement process and acting as decision maker in terms of successful appointments on behalf of the Group.• Undertake a review of existing contracted services, driving innovation and seeking out efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities, maintaining this approach on an ongoing basis with contractors over the contract lifecycle, identifying, implementing, and monitoring improvement targets as appropriate• Monitor and report on contracts, developing and implementing the appropriate performance framework for each contract, including service level agreements and key performance indicators, leading contract and performance review meetings and dealing with underperformance, including escalation of issues