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