Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Interim Head of Building and Fire Safety to lead and manage safety strategies within a local authority setting in the North West. This is a critical role for a senior professional with extensive expertise in building and fire safety management, specifically within a local authority or housing association environment. If you're ready to make an immediate impact and contribute to a culture of safety, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and oversee the development, implementation, and management of building and fire safety strategies across the local authority's property portfolio.
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, and other statutory safety requirements.
- Provide expert guidance to senior leadership on building safety and fire prevention, ensuring the authority is proactive in managing and mitigating risks.
- Lead fire risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections, addressing non-compliance and safety concerns swiftly and effectively.
- Coordinate and manage cross-departmental teams to improve safety measures, policies, and practices across the organisation.
- Drive the adoption of a safety-first culture throughout the organisation, ensuring that staff and stakeholders are well-informed and engaged.
- Oversee emergency response planning and handle critical safety issues as they arise, ensuring the safety of tenants and staff at all times.

Requirements:

- Essential: Proven experience in building and fire safety management within a local authority or housing association environment.
- In-depth knowledge of building safety regulations, fire safety law, and related compliance frameworks.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to oversee complex projects, drive change, and ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, from operational staff to senior leadership.
- Chartered status or professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Building Safety, Fire Safety Engineering) is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, making informed decisions in high-risk situations.

Package & Benefits:

- Pay Rate: 690 per day (Outside IR35)
- Contract Type: Interim, Full-Time
- Location: North West
- Duration: 6+ months (with potential for extension)

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a tangible impact on the safety of residents and staff in a local authority setting. If you meet the criteria and are ready to step into a leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience within a local authority or housing association context by applying for the role.

Deadline for applications: 30/11/24

Don't miss this opportunity to help shape the future of building and fire safety in a vital public sector role!

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.