Pertemps Network Group are assisting a reputable housing provider in seeking an experienced Building Safety & Compliance Manager (Interim) to join their Housing Directorate on an interim basis. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory housing safety requirements, managing specialist teams, and driving best practice across building safety and regulatory compliance.
Location: Hybrid - 2 days in the office
Rate: £29-£32 per hour
Contract: 3-6 months initially (with potential extension)
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the organisation's lead point of contact for building safety, housing compliance, and health & safety matters
- Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, focusing on the "Big 7" compliance areas (Fire, Gas, Electrical, Lifts, Asbestos, Water Hygiene/Legionella, and Building Safety)
- Provide technical advice, guidance, and training to staff, residents, and stakeholders
- Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of compliance systems and performance frameworks
- Oversee and maintain the Golden Thread of information for High‑Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs)
- Monitor performance data and KPIs to ensure statutory compliance across housing services
- Work closely with senior leadership, including the Assistant Director of Homes and Heads of Service
- Ensure best practice procurement and contract management across statutory compliance areas
- Produce reports and strategic updates for senior management and external regulators
- Promote a strong organisational culture of health, safety, and compliance
Team & Budget Management
- Manage a team of 2 Compliance Leads and 3 support staff
- Oversee staffing, software, and surveying budgets
- Manage compliance‑related budgets including asbestos and fire risk surveying (circa £350k)
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to maintain a high‑performing team
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in building safety and housing compliance management
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Building Safety Act 2022
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Fire Safety and landlord statutory compliance duties
- Experience managing compliance across social housing portfolios
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing specialist compliance teams
- Experience working with regulatory bodies such as the HSE, Fire Authorities, or similar
- Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into operational policies and procedures
- Strong reporting, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience managing budgets and service delivery performance
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Full compliance with statutory housing safety regulations
- Robust systems and processes in place to manage risk and remedial actions
- Strong performance against KPIs and regulatory expectations
- Effective leadership of compliance teams
- Delivery of safe, compliant, and customer‑focused housing services
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