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Housing Lead Compliance

On-going contract - Inside IR35

Taunton

About the role

Manage and lead the property compliance service across different sites.
Responsible for ensuring duties are carried out by the team in accordance with current Legislation, Government Policy, Regulatory Requirements, approved Codes of Practice, and guidance, and align with the Council's Corporate Plan, Business Plans and Service Plans. Failure to undertake statutory inspections could results in death, injury, structural damage, criminal proceedings, as well as reputational damage for Somerset Council.
Operational responsibility for all property related safety compliance within the Housing Directorate, addressing areas of non-compliance.
Technical expert to all aspects of property compliance, including fire safety, water safety (legionella), asbestos, gas safety, electrical safety, radon, lifts, and other property safety related matters, including ensuring 'Best Practice' is implemented in the delivery of the service.
Lead on procurement activities for all property related safety compliance and ensure all required contracts are in place in accordance with the Council's governance standards.
Ensure accurate records are kept for all property related safety compliance areas and appropriate reporting systems are in place.
Lead on internal and external audits for the service area and ensure approved recommendations are implemented effectively within agreed timescales.
Specifically, ensure fire safety compliance across the Council's property stock portfolio, including planning for and implementing recommendations and best practice from internal and national reviews, including the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.
Deputise for Head of HRA Property on compliance related matters.
Undertake site inspections of works. Historic environment, for example, Village Design Statements, Parish Surveys etc

Qualifications

Good general standard of education (minimum to A' level standard or equivalent) and relevant professional qualifications including (as a minimum) Asbestos management P405, Water Hygiene Legionella P901, NEBOSH general certificate qualification or relevant experience.
Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.
Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.
Desirable
Membership of relevant professional e.g. IOSH, BOHS
Qualification in project management, e.g. Prince2 or equivalent
CIH Certificate in Housing Management
Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a construction or related field.

If interested in the role, please contact me at or give me a call on (phone number removed)