Interim Head of Building Safety and Compliance
£700-£800 per day
Hours: 37
The Council is committed to enhancing the quality and safety of its housing stock, which includes approximately 28,000 properties. After significant organizational changes, they are on an exciting journey to modernize and improve our services for residents.
The Council seek a passionate and decisive Head of Building Safety and Compliance on an Interim basis to ensure their properties are safe and compliant. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing compliance in critical areas such as fire safety, structural integrity, electrical and gas installations, asbestos management, and more.
As a key leader, you will manage compliance for 52 high-rise buildings, ensuring full adherence to the Building Safety Act and related regulations. You will also provide support to the Assistant Director and manage a team of five professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for building safety for the residential stock.
• Responsible for a team of compliance officers providing the second line of assurance looking at horizon scanning and emerging risks.
• Lead initiatives to improve service quality and performance culture.
• Prepare and present complex policy documents and reports.
• Manage budgets and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay informed about emerging legislation and technologies to effectively manage risks.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
• Relevant professional qualifications in key compliance areas.
• Experience in a politically sensitive environment and managing strategic issues.
• Extensive experience in property compliance within social housing.
• Proven track record in improving service quality and engaging stakeholders.
• Understanding of local government decision-making processes.
• Understanding local government decision making and governance and experience of working with elected members and boards.
• As a politically restricted role, experience of working with political processes and managing politically sensitive issues at a strategic level is a must.
For a full job description, please forward your CV here, or call us on 020 7788 7434.
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