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Compliance and Building Safety Manager

Annual Salary: £54,317- £55,267
Location: Huddersfield
Job Type: Full-time

My client are seeking a highly experienced Compliance and Building Safety Manager to lead their service to compliance in a challenging environment. This role requires a professional with the expertise and leadership skills equivalent to a Head of Compliance and Building Safety, with a strong focus on data management and strategic operational management.

Day-to-day of the role:

Lead the development and delivery of a robust building safety management regime, ensuring compliance across 6 key areas: Fire Safety, Asbestos Management, Gas Safety, Electrical Safety, Water Quality, and Lifts.
Support the Head of Service with strategic, operational, and financial management, developing long-term plans that prioritise resident and community safety.
Coordinate the collection and management of building safety data to maintain compliance and enable timely actions.
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures, updating them to reflect changes and best practices.
Establish a risk management approach across key compliance areas, ensuring proportionate and effective responses.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting building safety and ensure staff training and support.
Advise on breaches of standards and action plans to address them.
Champion the Asset Management Strategy and oversee a team of technical specialists.
Engage with residents on building safety matters, helping them understand strategies and their role in safety.
Monitor and support the commissioning and procurement of suppliers, contractors, and consultants, managing quality and value for money.
Investigate complaints efficiently, implementing solutions and strategies to improve service.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Relevant management experience in Compliance and Building Safety within social housing.
Degree in Construction and Built Environment or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
Professional qualifications such as MCIOB, MRICS, PMP are desirable.
Proven track record in data management, performance reporting, and risk profiling.
Experience in developing responses to Regulatory requirements.
Strong leadership, project management, and delivery skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines to achieve outcomes.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Knowledge of Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding legislation.
Ability to work flexibly and independently, managing priorities to meet deadlines.
Experience with elected members and political awareness is desirable.
Travel to various locations is required, with a valid driving licence and car available for work being desirable.

Benefits:

Competitive salary.
Opportunity to lead and shape the service in a critical area of public safety.
Engage with a variety of stakeholders and make a tangible impact on community well-being