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Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Head of Building Safety Compliance - Oldbury

Our Client is committed to enhancing the quality and safety of its housing stock, which includes approximately 28,000 properties. After significant organisational changes, we are on an exciting journey to modernise and improve our services for residents.

Our Client is seeking a passionate and decisive Head of Building Safety and Compliance on an Interim basis to ensure our 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.

Main duties and 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.

* and improve our services for residents.

Person Specification

* 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.

Any Specialist requirements (vetting etc.)

* No DBS is required for this role

* Relevant professional qualification or recognised degree is desirable

* Full UK drivers licence

* This role sits within IR35

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK.

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