Head of Compliance and Building safety Full Time Permanent

Head of Compliance and Building safety needed in Huddersfield, £54,317 to £55,267 PA – Reference: 0009 2002 / 1

• Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of a robust regime for building safety
management and related compliance and performance reporting. Support the Head of Service
in establishing overall asset strategies, investment profiles and option appraisals based on up
to date, reliable building safety data.
• Coordinate the collection, management and use of building safety data to enable timely actions
to be taken and compliance maintained. Work collaboratively with colleagues and other key
enablers and partners to develop and deliver programmes of work, commissioning specialist
input where required.
• Support the team to introduce and implement Standard Operating Procedures in line with
Service EQFM approach. Reviewing and updating procedures to reflect changing
circumstances, learning and good practice.
• Develop an approach to risk management across the 6 key compliance areas that is integrated
with other asset activity and ensures risk responses are proportionate and effective.
• Ensure that the service area maintains up to date knowledge of regulatory frameworks
affecting building safety and that staff are adequately trained and supported to undertake their
responsibilities.
• Advise the Accountable Person and relevant groups and Boards of any breaches of
the required standards and the plans in place to address this

• Champion the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy, ensuring that policies and plans
help us to deliver the Housing Standard.
• Oversee a team of building safety technical specialists and provide line management for
managers assigned in the structure.
• Guide and support the development and delivery of resident engagement about building safety,
helping residents to understand our strategies and plans and their role in keeping themselves
and others safe.
• Monitor and support the commissioning and procurement of suppliers, contractors and
consultants while managing quality and value for money delivered across the service area.
• Oversee the investigation of complaints, ensuring they are dealt with efficiently and promptly in
line with policy & procedures, putting in place solutions and strategies to address gaps or
failings in the service
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to monitor and manage the
delivery of building safety works and improvements to provide safe, secure homes and quality
services that help to support tenant satisfaction

This is a full time role on a Permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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