Job Description

Are you a Head of Building Safety or Compliance? Ready to lead and make a real difference? We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Building Safety to ensure our social housing client's buildings are safe, compliant, and customers feel confident in their homes.

What are the benefits

Salary £81,000

16 Month FTC

36 days holiday

buy/sell holiday

Training and opportunities for professional development

Enhanced family leave policies

package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme

Free parking

The Role:

You'll be driving building safety and compliance strategy, managing the big six risks: Fire, Legionella, Asbestos, Gas, Electrics & Lifts. As the link between our Board, teams, and regulators, you'll lead complex safety programmes, inspire a talented team, and ensure all legal and regulatory standards are met.

You bring leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for safety. With experience managing compliance in housing or construction, you'll understand legislation, risk, and the importance of relationships, whether with teams, boards, or regulators.

What You'll Do:

Own and deliver our safety strategy across all assets.

Lead a team to manage statutory compliance and contracts.

Provide insight and assurance to the Board and Exec Team.

Build strong partnerships with external stakeholders and regulators.

Oversee inspections, audits, and contract performance.

Promote a safety-first culture and inspire confidence.

What You'll Bring:

Proven experience managing building safety/compliance.

Knowledge of safety legislation and social housing sector best practice.

Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Qualified to NVQ Level 4 in Compliance, Building Safety

Asbestos P405 and Gas Management Training

NICEIC Qualifying Manager certification

NEBOSH in Building Safety/Compliance or an equivalent qualification.

Why Join the team?

Looking for a forward-thinking organisation, offering a competitive salary, great benefits, and the chance to make a real impact. Ready to lead the way? Apply now and help keep homes safe, compliant, and fit for the future. If you want to find out more about this amazing opportunity, please forward your CV to