Quality and Assurance Officer
hace 9 días
Saint Albans
£42,500 to £46,871 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme\nPermanent, Full-time 37 hours per week\nFlexible working options including hybrid working arrangement\nJob Ref: P2427\n \nAbout the role\n \nAre you passionate about delivering excellent customer service, strengthening compliance, and driving continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Quality and Assurance Officer to join our Housing team and help develop, implement and embed a robust quality assurance framework. You will help ensure compliance with the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, the Consumer Standards and the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaints Handling Code, using insight and analysis to support data-led service improvements and a flexible, responsive service for tenants.\n \nIn this role you will take responsibility for the operation and quality assurance of the Housing Complaints function, ensuring complaints are coordinated, investigated, tracked and responded to in line with the Council’s Complaints Policy and the Housing Ombudsman’s Code. You will produce high-quality reporting and analysis from management information and resident feedback, identify themes and systemic issues, contribute to action plans, and monitor the implementation of agreed improvements by service areas. You will also support the development and review of housing policies and guidance to ensure they meet statutory, regulatory and Council standards.\n \nAbout you\n \nWe’re looking for someone with a degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject, or who can demonstrate graduate-level literacy and analytical skills. You’ll be confident using Microsoft Office (including strong Excel and reporting skills) and other digital tools to manage, analyse and present data clearly. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports, recommendations and action plans for a range of audiences, and the ability to plan and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines.\n \nYou will bring knowledge and understanding of the social housing sector, including a working knowledge of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaints Handling Code. You will also have a good understanding of information governance requirements, including GDPR and data protection, and a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion with an understanding of the Equality Act. Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues, managers and stakeholders to resolve problems and deliver customer-focused solutions is essential. A full driving licence and access to a car for business use is required.\n \nJoin us in making St Albans City and District. We put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values—trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus—while delivering sustainable services, reducing environmental impact and making a difference.\n \nSt Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.\n \nIn addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:\n\n28.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays. Pleasenote: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers\nLocal Government Pension Scheme\nFlexible working options\nStaff Parking Permit\nReimbursement of professional fees\nComprehensive development and training\nDiscounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres\nAccess to discounts and benefits via online platform\n \nAdditional Information\n\nDisability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.\nDisclosure Checks: This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.\nEnglish Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).\n \nClosing date for applications:1st June 2026\nInterviews are scheduled for w/c: 8th June 2026\n \nNOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.\n \nREF-(Apply online only)