Location: Bristol City Council Offices / hybrid – as per our flexible working packages
Contract: Permanent, full time
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the role of Head of Landlord Compliance and Building Safety, ensuring that our homes and buildings are safe, well‑maintained, and fully compliant with all statutory requirements. This is a pivotal position within our organisation, one that shapes how we manage risk, protect our residents, and deliver operational excellence.
As our senior subject‑matter expert, you will lead strategic oversight of landlord compliance, including gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts, and all wider building safety functions.
You will ensure that the Council delivers on our responsibilities under the Building Safety Act, the Fire Safety Order, and other key regulatory frameworks.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to residents’ lives and drive a culture where safety, transparency, and accountability are at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for all areas of landlord compliance and building safety across our housing portfolio.
* Act as the organisational lead for the Building Safety Act, overseeing safety case development, resident engagement strategies, and high‑rise building management.
* Ensure robust compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures are in place and consistently applied.
* Lead and inspire operational teams, external partners, and specialist contractors to deliver high‑quality, safe services.
* Implement effective assurance and performance reporting, giving the Executive and Board clear visibility of risk, compliance, and improvement actions.
* Serve as the senior competent person for key technical areas, offering expert guidance to colleagues and stakeholders.
* Drive a strong safety culture, championing continuous improvement and resident‑focused service delivery.
* Ensure accurate data, digital records, and evidence are maintained to the highest standards.
About You
You will be a confident, informed, and collaborative leader with a deep understanding of landlord safety and compliance requirements. You combine strong technical expertise with the ability to influence at all levels, build trust, and drive sustainable change.
* Proven experience leading landlord compliance and/or building safety functions in a housing, property, or related regulated environment.
* Strong knowledge of statutory compliance areas (gas, electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos, lifts).
* Demonstrable understanding of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, Fire Safety Order, and associated legislation.
* Experience shaping and delivering organisational strategy, assurance frameworks, and risk management approaches.
* Excellent people leadership skills—able to motivate teams and create a culture of accountability and high performance.
* Ability to work effectively with residents, partners, regulators, and senior leaders.
* Technical qualifications relating to the role, such as:
* Degree in the Built Environment
* Level 4/5 Fire risk Management
* CIOB Level 6 in Building safety
Why Join Us?
* Play a central role in strengthening safety, trust, and quality for thousands of residents.
* Shape policy, culture, and systems at an organisational level.
* Join a forward thinking organisation committed to excellence, transparency, and doing the right thing.
* Enjoy a supportive, values driven environment where your expertise‑ genuinely matters.
The Benefits
We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and much more.
As part of a forward-thinking and collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in Bristol’s housing landscape—helping to create safe, sustainable, and affordable homes for the future
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
Interview dates: Planning to interview week commencing 27th April 2026
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young People, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
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