Compliance Administrator

Stevenage Borough Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stevenage is seeking a Compliance Administrator to provide essential administrative and organizational support. The role involves monitoring statutory compliance with safety regulations, maintaining records, and producing compliance reports. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to compliance management. Opportunities for skills development in compliance and facilities management are available, alongside a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-focused individual.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple priorities accurately.
• Confident in managing data and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor statutory compliance across various safety areas.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits.
• Produce compliance reports and KPI dashboards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT skills

Education

Experience in compliance or facilities management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

CAFM

Job description

# Compliance AdministratorJob Reference014685FunctionFinanceSalary£26,824 to £29,540 pa – pro rata for hours workedStatusFull TimeJob TypePermanentHours Of Work37### More detailsJOB TITLE Compliance Administrator POST NUMBER 014685 WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37 SALARY RANGE £26,824 to £29,540 pa – pro rata for hours worked TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent LOCATION Stevenage ABOUT THE ROLE We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity to join our Facilities team, part of Estates, as a Compliance Administrator. This role provides essential administrative and organisational support to ensure our buildings and services remain safe, compliant, and well managed. You will work closely with the Facilities Manager – Hard Services and Compliance and the Business Support Team Leader, with alignment to the Facilities & Compliance Manager. A key part of the role will be monitoring statutory compliance across areas such as fire safety, legionella, asbestos, and electrical safety, maintaining accurate records, supporting audits, coordinating contractors, and producing compliance reports and KPI dashboards for audits and internal use. You will play an important role in helping ensure that the Council’s buildings remain safe, compliant, and well managed for staff, contractors, and visitors. If you have an eye for detail, a proactive approach, and a passion for supporting compliance and facilities management, we’d love to hear from you. ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable working with both data and people. You will bring strong organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. • Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail • Confident in managing data and documentation • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to take minutes and track actions • Proactive problem solver, able to work independently and as part of a team • Experience in compliance, facilities management, or a property-related environment • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word) • Experience of compliance systems such as CAFM (desirable) • Experience supporting compliance reporting and KPI dashboards (desirable) WHAT WE OFFER • A chance to play a key role in keeping council buildings safe and compliant • Opportunities to develop your skills in compliance and facilities management • A supportive and collaborative team environment within Estates OUR BENEFITS • Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants • Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements. • Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated. • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. • 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues • Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport • Cycle to Work scheme • Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans. • Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) • Discounted Health and Fitness membership • Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union. HOW TO APPLY All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home For an informal discussion about this role please contact Name Gary Cupid Job Title Facilities & Compliance Manager Email [e-mail] Previous applicants need not apply Closing date for receipt of applications: 18th January 2026 Interviews will be held week commencing: 26th January 2026 Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/equality-and-diversity