Building Safety & Compliance Manager

Warwick District Council; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick District Council is seeking a Building Safety & Compliance Manager to lead the Housing Compliance Team and drive high standards of safety and regulatory compliance across our housing services.

The role requires strategic leadership, managing inspections, servicing, testing and remedial work, plus reporting to senior managers and regulators. It is primarily home-based with office/site attendance as needed, offering a competitive Grade A salary and 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building safety, fire safety and property compliance legislation.
• Significant leadership and people management experience.
• Experience of managing contractors, budgets and key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
• A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent certification, together with membership of an appropriate professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s approach to building safety and property compliance.
• Oversee inspection, servicing, testing and remedial work programmes.
• Manage compliance audits, risks, budgets and contractor performance.
• Provide assurance reports and advice to senior managers, elected members and regulatory bodies.
• Develop policies, procedures and a strong culture of compliance and accountability.
• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Building safety knowledge

Leadership & people mgmt

Contractors & budgets

Analytical & report writing

Professional qualification & body

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Building Safety & Compliance Manager

Grade A - £61,827 to £64,650 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

Are you an experienced building safety and compliance professional looking for an opportunity to shape and lead a high-profile service?

We are looking for a Building Safety and Compliance Manager to lead our Housing Compliance Team and play a key role in keeping our residents safe in their homes.

This is a new and influential role with responsibility for providing strategic leadership, managing compliance risks and ensuring our housing services meet all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Council’s approach to building safety and property compliance
• Overseeing inspection, servicing, testing and remedial work programmes
• Managing compliance audits, risks, budgets and contractor performance
• Providing assurance reports and advice to senior managers, elected members and regulatory bodies
• Developing policies, procedures and a strong culture of compliance and accountability
• Leading, motivating and developing a diverse multidisciplinary team

You will bring:

• Extensive knowledge of building safety, fire safety and property compliance legislation
• Significant leadership and people management experience
• Experience of managing contractors, budgets and key stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills
• A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent certification, together with membership of an appropriate professional body

Here at Warwick District Council offer a range of rewards and benefits that make the Council a great place to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a basic, DBS disclosure.

The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.

For an informal discussion, please contact Craig Spence, Head of Housing Interim, on 01926 456043 or by email [e-mail].

Closing date: 1st November 2026

Interview date: 9th November 2026