About the role

We are looking for a Health & Safety Compliance Officer to join our recently created Asset Planning Team. You will assist our Compliance Manager to ensure we provide clear methods of safe working across all service areas and working practices of SBHA, the Scottish Borders’ largest Registered Social Landlord.

You’ll be undertaking a varied role in our professional and friendly team; supporting our journey and developing the opportunity to shape the delivery of services to our Tenants and influence best practice to support your new colleagues.

Day to day

Ensure the safe and effective delivery of gas servicing and repairs, gas installations, and compliance with Electrical Testing, on behalf of SBHA
To assist in ensuring that SBHA stock is maintained in a safe condition
To assist the Compliance Manager in ensuring compliance with all statutory and other relevant legislative requirements and provide advice relating to all safety and compliance
To take responsibility and assist the Asset Safety Administrator in updating legislative registers
Shape how we deliver our services to our tenants and influence best practice to support SBHA.

Essential Qualifications

HND/C or equivalent in Gas, Electric or Renewable Energy (or equivalent discipline) or able to demonstrate equivalent through experience and willing to complete qualification within 3 years
Gas Safe ACS CNN1+ Appliances

Essential skills/experience

Previous experience in a construction or property environment, ideally in social housing
Experience of managing the performance of contractors and suppliers
Planning and control of expenditure in line with budgets
Knowledge and understanding of gas appliances in residential properties and legislation relating to health and safety and gas safety
Understanding of capital investment programmes
Strong IT skills across a range of systems and software
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A team player with positive attitude and flexible approach.
Resilience and ability to problem solve and manage competing priorities
The desire to improve processes and systems
Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Created by Tenants for Tenants, Scottish Borders Housing Association enhances lives and communities across the Scottish Borders. SBHA is a visible and familiar face within our communities and our teams are empowered to deliver right first time services, offering personalised solutions for the customer and the communities in which they live.

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a flexible working, a competitive salary, generous annual leave and sickness entitlement, life assurance and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

Closing date – 20 September 2024

If this sounds like you, please read the full job description and person specification here before continuing your application below.