Your new company

Birmingham City Council is one of the largest local authorities, delivering essential public services to residents across the city. The council plays a critical role in supporting communities, ensuring public safety, and delivering services that are legally compliant, high-quality and inclusive. Bereavement, Registration and Mortuary Services operate in a highly regulated environment, requiring strong governance, compliance and professional standards.

Your new role

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a compliance, governance, quality or regulatory role
• Experience working in a regulated or risk‑sensitive environment (public sector, healthcare, housing, care, utilities or similar)
• Knowledge of compliance monitoring, audits, inspections and risk management
• The ability to interpret legislation and apply it practically
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and service managers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours when required

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to work in a meaningful role supporting vital public services
• A professional and supportive working environment
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and complex compliance matters
• Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Access to flexible working options and wellbeing support
• Competitive public‑sector benefits and pension scheme

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.