Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Contract Type: Fixed-Term contract 12 months
Salary: £59,952.70 per annum
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday
Location: Camden, London (hybrid)
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description
.
The difference you will make as Building Safety Manag
er
In this role you will support the Head of Property Management ensuring our high risk buildings within a specified geographical area comply with the requirements of the Building Safety Act. Manage the day-to-day building safety functions and requirements on behalf of the Group, controlling all building activities to ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including the implementation of an effective resident engagement strategy to ensure our building are safe. undertake the role of Appointed person in relation to the Group's statutory obligations for Building Safety Act. Nominated Building Safety Manager for identification of building safety risk, assessment and decision maker on key controls and risk mitigation and providing assurance buildings are safe for customers, including introduction of a proportionate safety management system (SMS) to the hazards of your building, Monitoring the individual performance of each building separately of your SMS including risk-based Building safety inspections, fire risk assessments, and internal intrusive surveys, statutory servicing and inspection and planned program of remedial works as well as day to day activities which impact on safety of your buildin
gs.
About
you
We are looking for someone
with:Diploma in asset and building management compliance ( Level 4 VRQ) or NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA and Fire Safety Management) or equiva
lent.In depth knowledge of Fire & Building / Structural Safety within Social Housing, including government and industry guidance, British standards, building regulations and the requirements of Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRO), Fire Safety Bill
2020.Significant experience / proven track record of managing building safety and delivering effective fire & structural safety services to large and diverse portfolio of mix tenure proper
ties.Experience of successfully leading, managing and motivating teams, including managing team perform
ance.Clear understanding of risk management, property management and property related compliance requirem
ents.Effective stakeholder co-ordination and management, both internally and external to the organisation, including the ability to successfully persuade and influence ot
hers.Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work at all levels within the busi
ness.
Why Rive
rside?
At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding
lives.We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to h
elp us.
Working with us, you'l
l enjoy:Competitive pay & generous
pension28 days holidays plus bank
holidaysFlexible working options a
vailableInvestment in your learning, personal development and te
chnologyA wide range of
benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at R
iverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and c
olleagues.This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an
interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be c
onsidered.
R
ole profile
Support the Head of Property Management ensuring our high risk buildings within a specified geographical area comply with the requirements of the Building Safety Act. Manage the day-to-day building safety functions and requirements on behalf of the Group, controlling all building activities to ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including the implementation of an effective resident engagement strategy to ensure our building are safe. undertake the role of Appointed person in relation to the Group's statutory obligations for Building Safety Act. Nominated Building Safety Manager for identification of building safety risk, assessment and decision maker on key controls and risk mitigation and providing assurance buildings are safe for customers, including introduction of a proportionate safety management system (SMS) to the hazards of your building, Monitoring the individual performance of each building separately of your SMS including risk-based Building safety inspections, fire risk assessments, and internal intrusive surveys, statutory servicing and inspection and planned program of remedial works as well as day to day activities which impact on safety of yo
ur buildings.
Role re
quires you
to:
Job Purpose
Support the Head of Property Management ensuring our high risk buildings within a specified geographical area comply with the requirements of the Building Safety Act. Manage the day-to-day building safety functions and requirements on behalf of the Group, controlling all building activities to ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including the implementation of an effective resident engagement strategy to ensure our building are safe. undertake the role of Appointed person in relation to the Group's statutory obligations for Building Safety Act. Nominated Building Safety Manager for identification of building safety risk, assessment and decision maker on key controls and risk mitigation and providing assurance buildings are safe for customers, including introduction of a proportionate safety management system (SMS) to the hazards of your building, Monitoring the individual performance of each building separately of your SMS including risk-based Building safety inspections, fire risk assessments, and internal intrusive surveys, statutory servicing and inspection and planned program of remedial works as well as day to day activities which impact on safety of
your buildings.
Per
son speci
fication
Essential
Diploma in asset and building management compliance ( Level 4 VRQ) or NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA and Fire Safety Managem
ent) or equivalent.In depth knowledge of Fire & Building / Structural Safety within Social Housing, including government and industry guidance, British standards, building regulations and the requirements of Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRO), Fir
e Safety Bill 2020.Significant experience / proven track record of managing building safety and delivering effective fire & structural safety services to large and diverse portfolio of mix
tenure properties.Experience of successfully leading, managing and motivating teams, including managin
g team performance.Clear understanding of risk management, property management and property related compl
iance requirements.Effective stakeholder co-ordination and management, both internally and external to the organisation, including the ability to successfully persuade an
d influence others.Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work at all levels w
ithin the business.Results driven with strong analytical and quality assurance skills, including the ability to co-ordinate and critically analyse complex information, and experience of providing meaningful mana
gement information.Excellent team player with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conf
licting priorities.Proficient in the use of IT systems i
ncluding MS Office.Commercially aware with a focus on continuous improvement and the abili
ty to driv
e change.
Desirable
Experience of successfully undertaking the role of Building Safety Manager/Compliance Manager in
similar organisation.Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings BS 5839 Part 1: Code of Practice for System Design, Installation, Commissioning & Mainte
nance, or equivalent.Knowledge of Compliance Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems including Housing Management Systems e.g. Academy/Open Housing managem
ent, C365, Promaster.Experience of implementing innovative solutions and exploitation of new opportunities resulting from changes within the regulatory
and legal framework.Relevant building, maintenance, compliance or facilities management qualification e.g. HND in Building or NEBOSH Ge
neral, or equivalent.Professional membership of a relevant constr
uction industry body.