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Compliance & Building Safety Team Leader

Location: Bridgwater, England
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: To £41,500 + Benefits PackageWe 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