Overview
We're recruiting a Team Leader to own the delivery of building safety & compliance programmes for a confidential social housing services partner. You'll lead a team, manage contractors, and ensure clients meet their legal duties across fire, gas, electrical, water safety and more.
Client Details
A long-established, not-for-profit housing services partner supporting a portfolio of social housing providers across the North West. The organisation operates a member-focused model, valuing trust, transparency and measurable compliance outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Be the day-to-day lead for building safety and compliance across a multi-client residential portfolio.
* Keep current with legislation and regulations; advise management and members on implications and changes.
* Plan and oversee compliance programmes, including:
o Gas servicing
o Asbestos management (CAR 2012)
o Fire safety: risk assessments, works, fire alarms & emergency lighting testing
o Electrical safety: EICR and PAT
o Passenger lifts & lifting equipment (LOLER)
o Water safety (Legionella / L8)
o Building inspections
* Prepare specifications and schedules of work; tender and issue orders (in line with member instructions).
* Monitor progress & quality, supervise contractors, carry out site inspections; ensure timely invoicing/payment.
* Gather, collate and report compliance performance data for SMT reporting; maintain accurate audit-ready records.
* Line manage the Performance & Service Improvement Officer; lead, motivate and develop the team.
* Deliver/coordinate training on building safety for staff and members; engage committees and attend meetings.
* Help maintain and improve computerised compliance information systems and value-adding processes.
* Collaborate across Property Services; provide reasonable cover; participate in out-of-hours emergency arrangements.
* Ensure compliance costs are captured for service charge calculations; manage budgets and supplier performance.
Profile
* Qualifications (Essential): NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and HND in Building Studies (or equivalent).
* Experience (Essential):
o Managing building safety audits, reviewing risk assessments and implementing actions.
o Tendering, contract management, and performance monitoring of contractors.
o Delivering programmes across fire, gas, electrical, water, asbestos and related compliance areas.
o Working with social housing providers; producing/presenting reports; managing budgets.
o Establishing and maintaining computerised information systems; managing projects/teams.
* Skills (Essential):
o Strong knowledge of residential H&S legislation; able to explain complex rules clearly.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder skills; credible with committees and senior stakeholders.
o High proficiency in Excel (data analysis/reporting) and housing/compliance software.
o Outstanding organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail; calm under pressure.
Job Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package (disclosed at application stage).
Flexi-time and supportive culture; frequent cross-team collaboration.
Real scope to innovate processes, uplift performance reporting, and grow leadership capability.
Meaningful impact on resident safety across multiple communities in the North West.
Funded CPD/qualifications support considered for the right candidate
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