Head of Building Safety

1 month ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

We are currently working with a Midlands based local authority who are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Head of Building Safety and Compliance to join the council on an interim basis and lead in ensuring the council’s properties are safe and compliant.


Head of Building Safety and Compliance

Start Date: November 2024

Duration: May 2025 initially with extensions likely

Rate: £700 per day (Inside IR35)

Hybrid Working Arrangement: West Midlands


Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the council’s properties are safe and compliant
  • Responsible for overseeing compliance in critical areas such as fire safety, structural integrity, electrical and gas installations, asbestos management, and more
  • Manage compliance for 52 high-rise buildings, ensuring full adherence to the Building Safety Act and related regulations
  • Provide support to the Assistant Director and manage a team of five professionals
  • 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


Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • 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



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