Senior Building Safety & Compliance Lead (Hybrid)

Warwick District Council; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick District Council is seeking a Building Safety & Compliance Manager to lead the Housing Compliance Team and drive high standards of safety and regulatory compliance across our housing services.

The role requires strategic leadership, managing inspections, servicing, testing and remedial work, plus reporting to senior managers and regulators. It is primarily home-based with office/site attendance as needed, offering a competitive Grade A salary and 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building safety, fire safety and property compliance legislation.
• Significant leadership and people management experience.
• Experience of managing contractors, budgets and key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
• A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent certification, together with membership of an appropriate professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s approach to building safety and property compliance.
• Oversee inspection, servicing, testing and remedial work programmes.
• Manage compliance audits, risks, budgets and contractor performance.
• Provide assurance reports and advice to senior managers, elected members and regulatory bodies.
• Develop policies, procedures and a strong culture of compliance and accountability.
• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Building safety knowledge

Leadership & people mgmt

Contractors & budgets

Analytical & report writing

Professional qualification & body

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Warwick District Council is seeking a Building Safety & Compliance Manager to lead the Housing Compliance Team and drive high standards of safety and regulatory compliance across our housing services.

The role requires strategic leadership, managing inspections, servicing, testing and remedial work, plus reporting to senior managers and regulators. It is primarily home-based with office/site attendance as needed, offering a competitive Grade A salary and 37 hours per week.