Head of Water Safety Location: Flexible, UK (with travel) Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience Contract: Permanent, Full-Time About Anchor Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Resident & Building Safety team is committed to ensuring water safety and compliance, protecting residents through robust Legionella, sewage, and radon management. The Role We are seeking a Head of Water Safety to lead Anchor’s Water Safety Programme as the Legionella Responsible Person. Reporting to the Director of Resident & Building Safety, you will ensure compliance with ACOP L8, HSG 274, and other regulations, overseeing Legionella control, sewage waste, and radon management while embedding a compliance-first and customer-first culture. This role involves policy development, contractor management, and resident engagement to deliver high-quality, safe water safety services. Key Responsibilities * Act as the Legionella Responsible Person, providing expertise in water hygiene, sewage waste, and radon mitigation. * Develop and implement water safety policies, including Legionella risk assessments and remedial works. * Commission and manage contracts for water safety, sewage, and radon services, ensuring compliance and value for money. * Develop and deliver training programmes on water safety for colleagues and contractors. * Lead incident management for Legionella outbreaks or water contamination, liaising with Public Health England and HSE. * Manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and ensure customer satisfaction through transparent resident communication. * Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. About You You are an experienced leader with expertise in water safety compliance. You bring: * Deep knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG 274, COSHH, and water hygiene legislation, with experience in radon and sewage management. * Senior leadership experience in Legionella and water hygiene compliance, including contractor procurement. * Strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills, with the ability to conduct site inspections and incident investigations. * Legionella RP/ACOP L8 Training (P901/P904) or substantial experience with a commitment to achieve qualifications. * A Housing Management Qualification (CIH Level 4 or above) or willingness to work towards it, and a full, clean UK driving licence. Why Join Us? Join Anchor and lead critical water safety initiatives to protect our residents. We offer: * A competitive salary and benefits package. * The opportunity to drive water safety compliance in a values-driven organisation. * Professional development and a collaborative, inclusive working environment. * A chance to make a significant impact on resident safety and service quality