Building Safety Manager

Places for People; Otley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday

Healthcare cashback

Wellbeing support

Place Rewards

Training and progression

Awards recognition

Life Assurance

Gym membership

Job summary

Places for People is seeking a Building Safety Manager in Otley, UK. You will support the Principal Building Safety Manager in day-to-day management of around 25 high-rise residential buildings, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and related regulations.

You will create safety case reports, carry out risk assessments, monitor records and respond to incidents, coordinating with residents, contractors and regulators to keep residents safe while upholding our safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience in building safety management, fire safety, facilities management or a related discipline.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations, particularly in relation to Higher-Risk Buildings.
• Experience of carrying out or supporting risk assessments, compliance monitoring, safety records or building documentation.
• Experience working with residents, contractors, internal teams or external stakeholders to support building safety outcomes.
• Relevant professional qualification, or working towards one, such as CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management, NEBOSH Fire Safety, IOSH or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of around 25 high-rise residential buildings to ensure safety in line with legislation and our systems.
• Create and maintain safety case reports and building safety arrangements.
• Carry out regular risk assessments, monitor safety records and compliance documents.
• Respond to safety incidents in line with statutory requirements.
• Work with residents, contractors, building owners, regulators and other stakeholders to support safe, compliant buildings.

Skills

Building safety management

Fire safety

Facilities management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Education

CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

As Building Safety Manager, you will support the Principal Building Safety Manager in the day-to-day management of around 25 high-rise residential buildings, helping to make sure they are managed in line with the Building Safety Act 2022, relevant fire and building safety legislation, and our Building Safety Management System. You will help create and maintain safety case reports and building safety arrangements, carry out regular risk assessments, monitor safety records and compliance documents, and respond to safety incidents in line with statutory requirements. You will also work closely with residents, contractors, maintenance teams, building owners, the Building Safety Regulator and other stakeholders to support safe, compliant buildings where resident voices are heard.

Essential criteria

• Experience in building safety management, fire safety, facilities management or a related discipline.
• Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations, particularly in relation to Higher-Risk Buildings.
• Experience of carrying out or supporting risk assessments, compliance monitoring, safety records or building documentation.
• Experience working with residents, contractors, internal teams or external stakeholders to support building safety outcomes.
• Relevant professional qualification, or working towards one, such as CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management, NEBOSH Fire Safety, IOSH or equivalent.

More about you

You will bring practical experience from building safety, fire safety, facilities management or a similar area, along with an understanding of the responsibilities linked to Higher-Risk Buildings. You will be comfortable working with a wide range of people, including residents, contractors and regulatory stakeholders, and you will be able to keep accurate records, monitor compliance information and take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving safety risks. You will also be confident supporting resident engagement, helping people understand safety measures, evacuation procedures and how they can contribute to keeping their building safe.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Bonus scheme for colleagues at 2%
• 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell days
• Healthcare cashback plan for everyday medical costs, with private GP and health support services available
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including counselling, flu jabs, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to our Wellbeing Hub, supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Access to Our Place Rewards, offering discounts and savings on groceries, travel, shopping, home products and other lifestyle purchases
• Ongoing training, professional qualifications, internal development programmes and career progression opportunities
• Recognition programmes including Star Awards and Colleague Awards, celebrating achievements and recognising great work
• Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and colleague engagement
• Free membership to Places Gyms
• Life Assurance to provide financial security for your loved ones, alongside access to will writing services to help you plan for the future with confidence

What's next?

As part of ourcommitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [e-mail].

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities