Electrical Manager
Salary: from £58,000 (plus car allowance) depending on skills and experience.
Full time | Permanent.
Benefits
We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. They are fundamental parts of what we stand for from the very beginning. We reward our employees by providing a supportive and caring environment that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired every day. Our full benefits offering can be found at https://www.bpha.org.uk/about-us/bpha-colleague-benefits/139/.
Role Overview
At bpha, electrical safety isn’t just a compliance requirement—it’s a leadership responsibility. We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Electrical Manager who can lead people fairly, stand up under pressure, and provide robust assurance across our electrical service. This senior role acts as bpha’s Principal Duty Holder for Electrical Safety, with real ownership, influence and accountability.
Responsibilities
You’ll lead the electrical service both strategically and operationally, taking responsibility for statutory compliance, safety governance, and service performance across our housing stock.
We’re looking for someone who is
* Comfortable being hands‑on and visible, with strong previous electrical knowledge
* Confident coaching and developing managers, supervisors and operatives
* Calm and effective in pressured environments, where safety and service can’t slip
* Experienced working in construction, maintenance or the private sector—housing experience is welcome but not essential
Technical & Compliance Expertise
* Strong, hands‑on electrical background, understanding site work and supporting technical decision‑making
* Comprehensive knowledge of electrical legislation, regulations and British Standards
* NICEIC experience, including confidently passing audits and maintaining compliance
* Strong health & safety knowledge with real‑world application
Leadership & People Management
* Fair, effective and confident people manager who sets clear expectations and tackles issues constructively
* Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams, including challenging underperformance when needed
* Strong coaching mindset—able to explain, guide and support others using your technical credibility
Assurance & Resilience
* Experience providing compliance, safety or performance assurance to senior stakeholders
* Ability to remain effective under pressure, balancing safety, service delivery and operational demands
* Experience acting as a Principal Duty Holder for Electrical Safety (desirable)
Background & Sector
* Management experience within construction, property maintenance, utilities or the private sector
* Housing experience is not required— we’re far more interested in strong leadership, safety knowledge and technical credibility
Qualifications
* HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering
* CSCS / SMSTS (or equivalent)
Why bpha?
You’ll be trusted to do the right thing— not the easy thing. Our values‑led culture is serious about safety and committed to supporting leaders who take responsibility, show empathy and drive improvement. In this role, your expertise will directly protect customers, homes and colleagues.
Ready to apply?
If you’re an experienced electrical leader who combines technical credibility, strong people management and calm decision‑making, we’d love to hear from you.
We review applications as they’re received and may close early. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
About Bpha
bpha is a leading Housing Association in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, providing high‑quality, affordable homes and services. We own or manage over 19,500 properties and reinvest all income into improving homes, building new ones, and supporting communities. Our vision is to build places where people can live happily in homes they can afford, guided by value that shape everything we do.
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