Compliance and Building Safety Manager
- Annual Salary: £54,317- £55,267
- Location: Huddersfield
- Job Type: Full-time
My client are seeking a highly experienced Compliance and Building Safety Manager to lead their service to compliance in a challenging environment. This role requires a professional with the expertise and leadership skills equivalent to a Head of Compliance and Building Safety, with a strong focus on data management and strategic operational management.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Lead the development and delivery of a robust building safety management regime, ensuring compliance across 6 key areas: Fire Safety, Asbestos Management, Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, Water Quality, and Lifts.
- Support the Head of Service with strategic, operational, and financial management, developing long-term plans that prioritise resident and community safety.
- Coordinate the collection and management of building safety data to maintain compliance and enable timely actions.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures, updating them to reflect changes and best practices.
- Establish a risk management approach across key compliance areas, ensuring proportionate and effective responses.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting building safety and ensure staff training and support.
- Advise on breaches of standards and action plans to address them.
- Champion the Asset Management Strategy and oversee a team of technical specialists.
- Engage with residents on building safety matters, helping them understand strategies and their role in safety.
- Monitor and support the commissioning and procurement of suppliers, contractors, and consultants, managing quality and value for money.
- Investigate complaints efficiently, implementing solutions and strategies to improve service.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Relevant management experience in Compliance and Building Safety within social housing.
- Degree in Construction and Built Environment or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
- Professional qualifications such as MCIOB, MRICS, PMP are desirable.
- Proven track record in data management, performance reporting, and risk profiling.
- Experience in developing responses to Regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, project management, and delivery skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines to achieve outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding legislation.
- Ability to work flexibly and independently, managing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Experience with elected members and political awareness is desirable.
- Travel to various locations is required, with a valid driving licence and car available for work being desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to lead and shape the service in a critical area of public safety.
- Engage with a variety of stakeholders and make a tangible impact on community well-being.