Head of Compliance and Building Safety

Service Care; West of England; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Head of Service – Landlord Compliance & Building Safety to lead landlord compliance and building safety for a South West council on a six-month basis. You will provide strategic leadership across safety functions, drive compliance with the Building Safety Act, and oversee regulatory and contractual obligations.

The role requires senior housing/property expertise, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver on time and to budget.

Qualifications

• Senior housing professional with leadership in landlord compliance and building safety.
• Strong knowledge of statutory areas including gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos and lifts.
• Experience engaging residents, stakeholders and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across landlord compliance and building safety.
• Lead approach to Building Safety Act, safety assurance and high-rise management.
• Oversee compliance across fire, legionella, asbestos, gas, electrical, LOLER/lifts, damp & mould.
• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Provide assurance and auditable reporting to senior leadership and Board.
• Lead and manage operational teams, contractors and external partners.
• Ensure accurate compliance data and digital records.
• Lead on regulatory compliance including Regulator of Social Housing standards.
• Develop risk management and performance reporting frameworks.
• Work with residents and stakeholders to drive service improvement.
• Deliver safety, compliance and assurance programmes on time and to budget.

Skills

Senior housing professional

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Built Environment degree

Level 4/5 Fire Risk Management

CIOB Level 6 Building Safety

Job description

Head of Service – Landlord Compliance & Building Safety Location: South West Contract: 6-month temporary contract Rate: £500 per day Umbrella / £387.96 per day

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Head of Service – Landlord Compliance & Building Safety to join a South West based Council on an initial 6-month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership across landlord compliance and building safety functions.
• Lead the Council's approach to the Building Safety Act , including safety assurance, resident engagement and high-rise building management.
• Oversee compliance across fire, legionella, asbestos, gas, electrical, LOLER/lifts and damp & mould.
• Develop and maintain robust compliance frameworks, policies, strategies and procedures.
• Provide assurance and auditable reporting to senior leadership, Executive and Board level stakeholders.
• Lead and manage operational teams, specialist contractors and external partners.
• Ensure accurate compliance data, digital records and evidence are maintained.
• Lead on regulatory compliance, including the Regulator of Social Housing's consumer standards .
• Develop effective risk management, assurance and performance reporting frameworks.
• Work closely with residents and stakeholders to drive service improvement.
• Ensure safety, compliance and assurance programmes are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standards.

About You:

• We are looking for a senior housing/property professional with strong experience leading landlord compliance, building safety or asset safety functions within a housing or similarly regulated environment.
• Proven senior-level experience leading landlord compliance and/or building safety services.
• Strong knowledge across statutory compliance areas including gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos and lifts/LOLER .
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations and Fire Safety Order .
• Experience developing compliance strategies, assurance frameworks and risk management approaches.
• Experience managing and leading teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements within social housing.
• Experience engaging with residents, senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Relevant technical/professional qualifications, such as a Built Environment degree, Level 4/5 Fire Risk Management or CIOB Level 6 Building Safety, would be advantageous.
• Relevant professional membership such as CIOB, IFE/IFSM, IIRSM, IOSH or RICS would also be beneficial.

This is a senior, strategic role suited to someone who can combine strong technical knowledge with leadership, assurance and stakeholder management .