Head of Building Safety - Somerset / Bristol

JR United Kingdom; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the UK is looking for a Head of Building Safety. This pivotal role involves overseeing compliance with safety legislation across nearly 10,000 homes, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring robust safety frameworks are in place. You will benefit from a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on well-being.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexible culture

Contributory pension scheme

Well-being benefits and allowances

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior compliance or building safety role within housing or a related sector.
• In-depth knowledge of building safety legislation and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team overseeing property compliance including fire safety, gas, electrical, water hygiene, and asbestos management.
• Develop and implement robust compliance frameworks ensuring adherence to building safety legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Mindset

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Hays

Location:

bath, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
A new opportunity has arisen for a Head of Building Safety to join an ambitious housing association based in the Southwest. You will be joining a community-driven organisation that are committed to building better lives. Owning, managing and delivering improvements to close to 10,000 homes across the region.
Your new role
As a Head of Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering compliance and building safety for the organisation. You will lead a dedicated team and oversee all aspects of property compliance, including fire safety, gas, electrical, water hygiene, and asbestos management. Your diverse new role will involve the development and implementation of robust compliance frameworks and policies, ensuring that there is full adherence to the building safety act, and other relevant legislation. You will lead on risk management and audit processes, and act as the organisation's building safety 'responsible person'.
What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a senior compliance or building safety role within housing or a related sector.
• In-depth knowledge of building safety legislation and requirements.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A strategic mindset.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary starting at £80,000 per year.
• Hybrid working and flexible culture.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Well-being benefits and allowances.

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