Compliance & Building Safety Team Leader
- Location: Bridgwater, England
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: To £41,500 + Benefits Package
We are looking for a Compliance & Building Safety Team Leader to manage and ensure the provision of a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors across our client's portfolio. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance programmes, managing a team, and being part of the Leadership Team to support a focus on Health and Safety throughout the organisation.
Day to Day of the role
- Lead and manage statutory, regulatory, and legislative responsibilities for fire, asbestos, legionella, lifts, electric, gas, and other compliance services.
- Develop compliance schedules and ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, ACOP, standards, and best practice.
- Manage compliance surveys/inspections and ensure timely completion of actions.
- Project manage upgrades, maintaining the "golden thread" of evidence for compliance.
- Deliver the resident engagement strategy on compliance and fire safety.
- Manage audit arrangements and contractor performance, focusing on safety and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across departments and with external partners to promote Health and Safety.
- Monitor KPIs and develop policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
- Maintain robust data management processes and work closely with the data and investment specialist to review data and address gaps and risks.
- Manage team budgets and assist with budget setting and monthly reporting.
- Provide vision, leadership, and technical advice to your team.
- Procure contractor services, ensuring competency and adherence to policies.
- Chair key meetings and participate in Health and Safety forums.
- Investigate accidents or dangerous occurrences and report to authorities as necessary.
- Provide Health, Safety, and Wellbeing advice and ensure compliance with legislation.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Detailed knowledge and experience of landlord health and safety compliance regulatory framework.
- Familiarity with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Building Safety Act.
- P405 certificate or willingness to work towards it.
- Recognised fire safety qualification and/or NEBOSH/IOSH or membership of a professional body (IFE, FPA, IFSM, etc.).
- Experience in leading and managing a team, preferably within a social housing environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build working relationships.
- Analytical and inquisitive nature for ensuring data accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient IT skills and experience with Housing Management software (desirable).
- Full driving licence and own vehicle insured for business purposes.
To apply for the Compliance & Building Safety Team Leader position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.