Contract Compliance Officer

Overview

We are currently seeking a Contract Compliance Officer at our office in Dartford, Kent. In this role you will assist in monitoring contractual compliance across our maintenance and repairs contracts.

Rydon provides a range of expert maintenance services to domestic properties and commercial buildings in the social housing and healthcare sectors. We look after over 35,000 homes for registered providers and several hundred buildings across 20 NHS Trusts throughout the country. We ensure properties are well maintained, efficient and fit for purpose, using the latest technology to ensure repairs are completed promptly and minimise any unnecessary cost.

We recognise that it’s our people who make Rydon the success it is today and we understand the importance of career development and training. We’re continuously investing in our people and this is what makes us one of the leading employers in our industry.

Job Purpose

This is exciting opportunity for a Contract Compliance Officer to join our Partnership Performance team. The role is based at our office in Dartford however we do operate a hybrid working culture, and this means that some home working is possible.

This is an analytical role where you will be assisting in the monitoring and improvement of contractual compliance across our facilities management contracts.

Key responsibilities include;

• monitoring and highlighting all potential risk in relation to operational performance across planned and preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and any associated remedial work ensuring that risks are eliminated and helping us meet our financial targets.
• You will become involved with regular performance and service delivery audits to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and operational efficiency standards.
• Running weekly reports you will help with identifying potential risks in relation to service delivery failures so that these can be pro-actively addressed.
• Ensuring that correct processes have been followed and that reporting systems are accurate, updated and fully auditable.

What we can offer you;

• A competitive starting salary.
• 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
• Company pension, life assurance and income protection.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
• Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
• Opportunities to progress your career across the business.
• Full training, ongoing coaching and support.

This is a full time position, working hours 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm

This is a pivotal role within our busy and successful team and provides an excellent opportunity for personal growth and development.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working within a compliance or quality role for a maintenance contractor or housing association however this is not essential and experience in other sectors will also be considered. You will have excellent organisational and record-keeping skills and a good understanding of the use of Microsoft Office Packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel.

You will have an analytical, compliant and proactive approach to tasks and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Above all, the preferred candidate should be keen to work as part of a team, have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), excellent attention to detail and be driven to deliver high standards and quality.

If you are looking for a career with extensive opportunity for personal development and have the above skills and experience we'd strongly encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page.

Our application process is very straight forward allowing you to apply with a CV (from your Computer or Dropbox), LinkedIn, Facebook or Google+ and should take no more than a few short minutes.

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