Closing Date: Monday 26th May 2025 4pm
Interview Date: – in person interview
First Interview Date: 4th June 2025
Second Interview Date: 10th June 2025
Providing safe homes for our customers, and safe workspaces for our colleagues, is central to everything we’re doing at bdht.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Compliance to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure that all statutory compliance obligations across our housing stock are met, whilst responsible for the Health and Safety of our employees.
The role
Leading a small team of compliance professionals you will shape and deliver a proactive, risk-based compliance strategy that supports the organisation’s wider aims. You will be responsible for all areas of building safety including gas, electrical, water hygiene, asbestos, fire safety, and lift compliance, as well as occupational Health & Safety.
The role will also ensure a strong health and safety culture across the organisation, working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
About you
We are looking for a compliance professional with relevant professional qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, RICS, CIH or equivalent)
You’ll have proven experience in a senior compliance or health & safety role within housing, property, or a related regulated environment and therefore have knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice in building safety and health & safety.
You’ll also have experience in managing a range of statutory compliance areas including gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, lifting equipment and water hygiene.
A strong communicator with excellent leadership and management skills, you’ll have the ability to build high performing teams and you will be confident in developing and implementing strategies along with influencing at a senior level.
What we can offer in return:
* 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Holiday purchase scheme –buy up to an additional 5 days holiday per year
* Holiday buy back scheme – bdht will buy up to 10 days holiday back from staff
* Team budget every year to enjoy an afternoon out as a team
* Electric vehicle leasing scheme through Octopus Energy
* Pension scheme – defined contributions pension administered by the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS)
* Life insurance is available to members of the pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Healthcare Cash Back Scheme – Healthshield
* Retail discounts scheme
* Long Service Awards (given at 1 year, 5 years and in increments of 5 years following this)
* Reimbursement for professional subscription fees
* Corporate Sponsorship opportunities
* Reimbursement for HRT pre-paid certificates
* Reimbursement for annual flu jab
* Free parking and refreshments
* Monthly staff compliments raffle
* Wellbeing calendar of events throughout the year
Bdht reserves the right to close vacancies before the stated closing date where the volume of applications is extremely high.
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