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Compliance and Business Support Officer


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  • Hackney Central
  • 6 days ago

Compliance and Business Support Officer (Housing - Property and Asset Management)

  • Job Number: HCAA02201

  • DBS Required: No

  • Agreement Type: Fixed Term/Secondment - Full Time

  • Salary: £34,770 - £35,862

  • 1 Year Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity.

    Hackney Council is passionate about its housing stock, and committed to continue to maintain and enhance its homes and estates in both the short term and into the future. The guiding principles for investment are defined in the Council’s new Housing Asset Management Strategy (Apply online only). This document also sets the ambitions for the quality of our incredibly varied housing stock, ranging from Victorian street properties and pre-war mansion blocks to tower blocks on large estates. This is an exciting time to join the team and help achieve these ambitions by providing quality, proactive payment and contract compliance, and business support services.

    We are looking for a motivated Compliance & Business Support officer, who will embrace new ways of working, and help ensure prompt payment of contract payments and invoices across a suite of contracts relating to maintenance and repair works on Hackney’s 30,000+ housing stock. The successful candidate will have attention to details and experience in performing contract payment functions and/or administrative duties, and knowledge of ICT systems and applications.

    As a Compliance and Business Support Officer you will report to the Compliance and Business Support Manager and will be responsible for overseeing and delivering accessible information on contract payments on capital delivery and revenue reactive budgets, consultation and engagement services involving all contract managers, project managers and other stakeholders in relation to the completed work works on the capital and revenue programmes. You will act as a key point of contact for key stakeholders both internally and externally in relation to contract payments. You will also provide administrative support to the wider Housing Contract Delivery and repairs teams, using the council’s financial management system and Housing repairs management system.

    It is essential that the candidate is a self-motivated individual who can work both off their own initiative and within a team. Has previous experience working with datasets ,spreadsheets and having knowledge of budgets is desirable, as well as previous experience working in a local government authority. Training will be provided where required.

    There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought-after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

    If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

    The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

    When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

    We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

    This application process replaces a supporting statement.

    Closing date for applications: 21 November 2024 (22:59).

    Interview date: TBC.

    We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

    Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

    The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available

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