Executive Director, Building & Fire Safety

Salix Homes; Salford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Homes is seeking a Director of Building & Fire Safety to lead strategic initiatives across building safety and fire safety. This senior role encompasses overseeing compliance with legislation, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring effective governance. The candidate will work closely with stakeholders to maintain safe homes and deliver major remediation programmes.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in leadership within building safety and fire safety, possessing a robust understanding of relevant legislation and a proven ability to foster strong relationships with customers and contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in building safety, fire safety, or asset management.
• Strong understanding of high-risk building safety and the regulatory environment.
• Experience managing significant budgets and complex programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction of building safety and compliance.
• Provide oversight of fire safety across the wider stock.
• Oversee major remediation programmes in high-rise buildings.
• Support governance arrangements and performance management.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Understanding of building safety legislation

Experience with Boards and Committees

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Budget management

Contractor management

Job description

Salix Homes is seeking a Director of Building & Fire Safety to lead strategic initiatives across building safety and fire safety. This senior role encompasses overseeing compliance with legislation, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring effective governance. The candidate will work closely with stakeholders to maintain safe homes and deliver major remediation programmes.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in leadership within building safety and fire safety, possessing a robust understanding of relevant legislation and a proven ability to foster strong relationships with customers and contractors.