Building Safety Manager

Graham Rose; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable safety management organization is seeking a Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire. The role involves leading building compliance and safety management. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in local authority or housing sectors. This position offers flexibility, excellent benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme, and a focus on work/life balance.

Benefits

37 days holiday

Local Government Pension Scheme

Gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee wellbeing and counselling

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a local authority or housing sector role.
• Experience of working with a building maintenance or similar technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects related to building compliance and safety.
• Oversee safety management within designated building portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices.
• Develop effective communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Fire safety management

Compliance management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Membership of IOSH, IFE or IFSM

Job description

Building Safety Manager – Oxfordshire – Flexible (Home / Site) Working – Client Side – Daily Rate GBP300 to GBP330 (CIS / Self Employed) or GBP220 to GBP240 PAYE (equivalent to GBP57,200 – GBP62,400 pa) – 37 hrs pw – Temporary to Permanent or Long Term Contract Position – Job Security with potential for Career Progression – CPD, Training and Professional Memberships can be offered for personal development.

Rare opportunity for a Health & Safety specialist to join an organisation who genuinely care about it's people as a Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire.

Duties for the position of Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire include:

• To lead and take responsibility for co–ordination and management of all matters relating to building compliance and safety, including fire safety, in in–scope buildings to meet forthcoming legislative requirements.
• To effectively manage safety within the designated building portfolio to which the role relates. Including the assessment and elimination of risks and both identify and progress the opportunities for improved safety across the portfolio.
• Providing a reliable and robust support service for key compliance areas. Including support of quality control checks, updating and management of compliance systems to ensure adherence to all relevant legislation and good practice.
• Lead and oversee the Building Safety on High & Medium rise buildings.
• Effectively manage all compliance & safety related elements within the designated building portfolio to which the role relates.
• Ensure that controls are implemented in respect of building work carried out in the managed stock to which the role relates.
• To engage with Property Services colleagues who are responsible for managing projects.
• Developing, delivering and promoting effective communications, teamwork and engagement with internal and external stakeholders and partners to ensure the delivery of efficient services.
• Benchmark good practise and keep up to date with current legislation.
• Take ownership of high and mid rise buildings with regards to building safety within the designated stock.
• To contribute to resident engagement where required, particularly ensuring that safety concerns are recorded, monitored and dealt with appropriately.
• Engage with relevant internal staff to ensure that roles are performed effectively in accordance with the Corporate Policies such as Fire, CDM etc.
• Ensure that facilities for use by the fire and rescue service are effectively managed and maintained.
• Produce regular reporting on performance and quality reports within live documents.
• The ability to work from home, office or site locations as required to deliver the role, demonstrating a flexible approach to working as part of the team in support of service objectives.
• Deliver high performance, strong engagement and a commitment to continuous improvement in support of the People Strategy and the client s values.

Desirable experience and qualifications for the role of Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire include:

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Membership of an accredited organisation, IOSH, IFE or IFSM (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with a building maintenance or similar technical environment.
• Experience of working within a local authority or housing sector role.

When the position goes permanent, benefits for the position of Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire include:

• Flexible Working
• Promoting a Work / Life Balance
• 37–hour week
• 37 days holiday (29 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Excellent IT equipment and support for agile working
• Local Government Pension Scheme (up to 19.9% employer contribution)
• Option to buy additional holiday
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
• Personal accident insurance
• Travel loans and Travel to Work Discount Scheme – offers an interest free loan to cover the value of your travel season ticket
• Employee wellbeing and counselling
• Long service recognition
• Payment of professional fees for approved professions
• Eye care vouchers
• Gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Offers Discount Scheme

This is a unique opportunity for a Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire to join an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and offers some of the best benefits and work life balance in the industry. So, if it is of interest, don't delay and apply today!