Compliance Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Canterbury is a city with a rich history and culture, offering a range of cultural activities and a vibrant social scene. From its unique architecture to its world-renowned cathedral, Canterbury is an exciting and dynamic place to live and work.
At Canterbury City Council, we are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth. We are changing the way we work to improve the delivery of our services, and we are looking for a compliance officer to join our team.
As part of our welcoming and established compliance team, you will work closely with our Technical Locality team to ensure that our buildings and services comply with all relevant laws and regulations. You will have the opportunity to oversee compliance work streams for both our housing and commercial buildings, providing
you with a diverse and interesting role.
We value communication, collaboration, and a can-do attitude, and we are looking for someone who shares these values. If you are an experienced compliance officer looking for a new challenge or would like to consider working in a safety critical position, and you want to work as part of a small, collaborative team on a range of varied and interesting tasks, then we want to hear from you.
Join us at Canterbury City Council and help us to make a positive impact on our community.
Key requirements for the role include:
- Keen eye for detail when reviewing documents and emails
- Excellent ICT skills as the role is 95% computer based
- Proficient in Google suite / Microsoft package
- Highly motivated and keen to make a difference
- Compliance experience desired
Why work For Us:
- Salary £32,687 - £36,150 (Grade CCC-12)
- Generous annual Leave starting at 23 Days with an additional 5 days after 5 years service, plus Bank Holidays
- Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension through the LGPS
- Flexible working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance
- Excellent opportunities for training and development
- Regular CPD
For more information or an informal discuss regarding the role, you can contact Ross Wooding through email using ross.wooding@canterbury.gov.uk
This role requires a Standard DBS check.
Interviews will be held before the end of June, dates TBC.
Site maintenance is being carried out on 20 May 2023 between 00:00 - 12:00.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Compliance Officer roles across Canterbury City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,687 - £36,150 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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