Compliance and Business Support Officer

HACKNEY COUNCIL, Hackney

Compliance and Business Support Officer

Salary Not Specified

HACKNEY COUNCIL, Hackney

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 8 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a65c0ab6ac67466ea6fa18d8c77eb221

Full Job Description

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.

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 2019-2027. 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., 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.