Head of Compliance

Bromsgrove District Housing Trust; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Manager to lead a dedicated team in ensuring safety and compliance across various domains. This role is pivotal in shaping a proactive compliance strategy while fostering a strong health and safety culture. You will oversee critical safety areas, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. The organization values employee development and offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about compliance and safety.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Wellbeing events

Monthly staff compliments raffle

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior compliance or health & safety role.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations in housing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of compliance professionals to ensure building safety.
• Oversee compliance areas including gas, electrical, and fire safety.

Skills

Compliance Management

Health and Safety Regulations

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

RICS

CIH

Job description

Salary £65,839.28 per annum + 10% car allowance

Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close in 18 days at 16:00 BST.

The Vacancy

Closing Date: Monday 26th May 2025, 4pm

Interview Date: in person interview

Second Interview Date: 10th June 2025

Providing safe homes for our customers and safe workspaces for our colleagues is central to everything we do at bdht.

The Role

Leading a small team of compliance professionals, you will shape and deliver a proactive, risk-based compliance strategy supporting the organisation’s wider aims. You will oversee all building safety areas including gas, electrical, water hygiene, asbestos, fire safety, and lift compliance, as well as occupational health and safety.

You will also foster a strong health and safety culture across the organisation, working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.

About You

You should have relevant professional qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, RICS, CIH, or equivalent) and proven experience in a senior compliance or health & safety role within housing, property, or a related regulated environment, with knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practices.

Experience managing statutory compliance areas such as gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, lifting equipment, and water hygiene is essential.

You should be a strong communicator with excellent leadership and management skills, capable of building high-performing teams and developing strategies, including influencing at a senior level.

What We Offer

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
• Holiday buy-back scheme – bdht will buy up to 10 days holiday back from staff
• Annual team budget for outings
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme through Octopus Energy
• Defined contribution pension scheme via SHPS
• Life insurance for pension scheme members
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Long Service Awards at 1 year, 5 years, and in 5-year increments
• Reimbursements for professional subscriptions, HRT certificates, and annual flu jabs
• Free parking and refreshments
• Monthly staff compliments raffle
• Wellbeing events throughout the year

Note: bdht reserves the right to close vacancies early if application volume is high.

The Company

BDHT employs 170 staff dedicated to excellent service. We are a learning organisation committed to developing transferable skills and creating growth opportunities. We support diversity and encourage staff to 'bring their whole selves to work.'

We believe in supporting our staff through core themes: ‘Look after yourself,’ ‘Look after your colleagues,’ and ‘Look after the business.’

We are a fair employer with excellent terms and conditions, recognizing that happy staff perform better and encouraging a fun, inclusive work environment.