Temporary Accommodation Compliance Officer (Level 6)

Description

TA Compliance Officer (Level 6)

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: Slough Borough Council

Service Area: Regeneration, Housing and Environment - Temporary Accommodation

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Start Date: 05 May 2026

End Date: 30 September 2026

Closing Date: 24 April 2026 at 12:00

Working Arrangement:Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

Location

Office Base:

Observatory House

25 Windsor Road

Slough

Berkshire

SL1 2EJ

Pay

PAYE Rate:GBP19.60 per hour

Job Overview

Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced TA Compliance Officer to support the Temporary Accommodation service.

This role focuses on property compliance across approximately 1,500 TA units, ensuring statutory and regulatory documentation is collected, reviewed, recorded and monitored accurately. The postholder will also carry out inspections of existing and new temporary accommodation properties, investigate disrepair issues and support decision-making around property standards and suitability.

You will work closely with the TA Commercial Manager on property acquisition activity and play a key role in identifying and escalating non-compliance, protecting residents and maintaining service standards.

Important - Please Read Carefully

This role requires direct experience in property compliance, Temporary Accommodation, housing standards or a similar housing property role.

You must have experience reviewing statutory compliance documents, carrying out property inspections, identifying disrepair / non-compliance, and preparing reports or schedules of work.

Applications from candidates without relevant property compliance experience are unlikely to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Support delivery of the compliance programme across Temporary Accommodation propertiesRequest and collect statutory and regulatory compliance documents including Gas Safety, EICRs, EPCs, FRAs, Legionella and HMO licensing recordsReview certificates for validity, accuracy and expiry datesUpload compliance documentation onto NEC and maintain accurate recordsUpdate and maintain the centralised compliance trackerFlag discrepancies, non-compliance or non-cooperation to the management teamUndertake inspections of existing and new TA properties to assess standards, suitability and occupancyInvestigate disrepair complaints, Member enquiries and Councillor enquiries, preparing reports and responsesPrepare Schedules of Works for landlords or managing agents and follow works through to completionRecord inspections and provide weekly statisticsComplete suitability and audit forms with clients and upload these onto JigsawUpdate case notes on Jigsaw and NECCarry out additional inspections following referrals from Housing Regulation, Income Recovery and other teamsEssential Experience & Skills

Strong experience in property compliance, ideally within Temporary Accommodation, housing or property managementGood understanding of statutory compliance relating to residential propertyExperience dealing with non-compliant properties and escalating issues appropriatelyExperience carrying out property inspections and preparing written reportsExperience investigating disrepair and identifying required remedial worksAbility to manage and maintain accurate compliance records and trackersStrong organisational skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and manage a varied workload across office and site-based activityReporting To

TA Commercial Manager

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Ad ID: 5418187302