Job Description

Position:

Property Compliance Officer

Location:

Leicester Office LE19/ Witney Head Office OX28 with hybrid working

Hours:

35 contracted hours per week

Salary:

Up to 26,731.65 per annum

Closing Date:

2 September 2025

Job ref:

4704

We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.


We have a great opportunity for a Property Compliance Officer to join Advance. Have you got experience in managing property compliance functions?

About the Role:

Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day?


We have an exciting opportunity for a Property Compliance Officer. This role is a critical member of the Property Team, reporting to the Property Compliance Manager, and influences the whole breadth of housing and support services.


The Property Compliance Officer will effectively coordinate all programs of landlord compliance and be responsible for the provision of administrative support for the compliance team. You will also ensure that all compliance functions adhere to all statutory and regulatory compliance areas (including, Gas, Asbestos Electrical, Legionella, Fire Safety, and Lifts and Hoists) and completion targets are met and in line with service level agreement.


Advance is a sector-leading specialist provider in housing and support for people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. With properties from Cornwall to Lincolnshire, we make a real difference to people's lives. Advance's housing is relatively small in numbers (about 2,300 tenants and leaseholders) where we continue to develop and our dedicated teams work hard to ensure we make a genuine impact.


Information about the role is available in the and Specification.

About the candidate:

As a successful Property Compliance Officer you will be able to demonstrate the following:

Strong knowledge of property compliance legislation Excellent customer service Plan and co-ordinate the work of the Compliance Team Regularly review performance to ensure that VFM is provided Own and maintain an Approved Contractor list for servicing and repair contractors for all compliance and servicing areas and remedial works. Support the Property Compliance Manager with monthly reports to Head of Property Services on progress identifying remedial measures where targets are not met Driving performance through process management and effective auditing

For an informal discussion, please contact Janice Randall, Property Services Compliance Manager on janice.randall@advanceuk.org

About the organisation:

Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.


We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we're passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.


We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.


All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff.

Benefits of working for Advance:

We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits:

Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours) Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more Long service awards payable in 5 year increments Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to 500 Cycle to work scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service) Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)

Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.

We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader.


Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.


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