Principal Manager – Safety & Compliance

Genesis Technology Services; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Excellent pension

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ipswich Borough Council is hiring a Principal Manager – Safety & Compliance to lead the Safety & Compliance team within the Housing Directorate. The role focuses on ensuring statutory and housing standards across ~8,000 council homes, with oversight of budgets and performance metrics.

You will drive safer, compliant housing delivery under a flexible/hybrid working model, with opportunities for professional development and a strong pension package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety and compliance in housing.
• Strong knowledge of housing regulations and health & safety law.
• Proven track record in change management and continuous service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee housing safety and regulatory compliance across the council's housing stock.
• Ensure compliance across the Big 9 safety areas: Fire, Lifts, Emergency Lighting, Alarm Systems, Gas, Damp & Mould, Electrical, Asbestos and Water Safety.
• Monitor HHSRS hazards and ensure compliance with new housing standards and regulations.
• Manage teams, budgets, business planning and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and a proactive approach to risk management.

Skills

Housing safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Housing/Building safety or related field

Professional membership (e.g., Chartered)

Job description

Principal Manager – Safety & Compliance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Manager – Safety & Compliance to join Ipswich Borough Council's Housing Directorate, leading a critical service responsible for ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of approximately8,000 council homes.

With an annual maintenance and investment budget of approximately £25 million, you will lead the Safety & Compliance team, ensuring homes meet all statutory, regulatory and housing standards while delivering a safe environment for tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee housing safety and regulatory compliance across the council's housing stock.
• Ensure compliance across the landlord's Big 9 safety areas: Fire, Lifts (LOLER), Emergency Lighting, Alarm Systems, Gas, Damp & Mould, Electrical, Asbestos and Water Safety.
• Monitor HHSRS hazards and ensure compliance with Awaab's Law and Decent Homes Standards.
• Manage teams, budgets, business planning and operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, effective risk management and a zero-tolerance approach to compliance failures.

About You

• Significant experience in housing safety, compliance or a comparable operational environment.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and front-line services.
• Strong knowledge of housing regulations, health and safety legislation and statutory compliance.
• Relevant degree qualification and/or professional membership.
• Proven experience in change management and continuous service improvement.

Why Join?

This is a senior leadership opportunity to make a real difference to housing standards and tenant safety, with a competitive salary, excellent pension, generous annual leave, flexible/hybrid working and opportunities for professional development.