Sanctuary is one of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.
Building Safety Manager
London (Office and Site Based)
GBP 65,119 : GBP 68,547 per year plus Company car or car allowance
35 hours per week
We have an opportunity for a Building Safety Manager to join our team of Building Safety managers based in London. The main purpose of this role is to manage the Building Safety function across allocated high:risk properties within the Sanctuary property portfolio, ensuring full and auditable compliance.
The role is primarily focused on buildings in scope of the Building Safety Act. This includes social housing in London, mainly in the East London area.
The role of
Building Safety Manager
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Lead on the production, updating and submitting of the safety case report. This will include understanding how the building is constructed, to ensure that they are suitably designed and maintained to ensure resident safety
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Identify, monitor and assess building safety risks in the building, including by working with internal fire and compliance teams
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Working directly with residents, as well as those helping to keep them safe, such as on site staff and Housing Officers
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Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and technical guidance notes
Skills and experiences:
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Level 4 or above in a relevant qualification, such as fire safety, construction, or surveying
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Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management, or willing to work towards
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Experience of risk management
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Able pragmatic approaches in resolving issues, and understanding legislation ensuring the safety of residents
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Willing to ask questions and understand the unknown
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Excellent customer and staff engagement
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This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
Why work for us?
We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
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25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
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A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
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Life Assurance
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Employee Volunteering scheme
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Employee Advice Service including counselling
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Voluntary health plans
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Employee discounts
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Wellbeing support and tools
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Employee recognition scheme
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Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
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Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
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GBP 65,119 per annum (rising to GBP 68,547 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 10 May 2026
If youre unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions;