Lead Compliance Officer - WMF2147e

Job reference REQ
Date posted 15/07/2025
Application closing date 05/08/2025
Location: Various Locations
Salary: £55,119 - £57,362
Contract Type: Permanent
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time

Job description

Location: Penrith, Kendal, or Barrow
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumbria is a great place to live and work, with excellent schools, transport links, and outdoor pursuits. Westmorland and Furness Council have some fantastic job opportunities on offer.

Predominantly a rural county famous for its stunning scenery, with big opportunities for those who choose to live and work here. The newly formed Westmorland and Furness Council seeks to attract, recruit, and retain only the best people with the right skills, knowledge, and experience. In return, we offer a flexible 37-hour working week, competitive remuneration, agile working opportunities, and generous pension provision.

Role specifics

We have an exciting opportunity in the Corporate Assets Team for a Lead Compliance Surveyor. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, innovative, with a robust knowledge of building management, health and safety, and building compliance. Excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and strong stakeholder relationship skills are essential.

Our commitment to innovation

Post-Covid-19, we are embracing new ways of working to improve outcomes for communities and enhance our services.

What we offer

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and various perks and discounts. For more, visit our Careers site: Our Benefits Careers

Learn more

For responsibilities and essential criteria, view the attached documents:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and interview process

Closing date: 05/08/2025

Interview week: 28/08/2025

Interviews may be in-person or virtual, with options discussed upon invitation. Adjustments are available upon request.

We offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. More info: Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

Safeguarding and diversity

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults at risk. We promote diversity and an inclusive culture. Disabled applicants meeting essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews for Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and those in care or care-experienced under 24 years old.