Look Ahead Care and Support
Head of Compliance and Building Safety
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Head of Compliance and Building Safety
We're looking for a hardworking and resilient Head of Compliance and Building Safety to join our Central Service Team located in head office.
£75,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The Role
The Head of Compliance and Building Safety will lead the strategic management and operational delivery of Look Ahead's compliance functions, encompassing Building Safety, Fire Safety, Gas Safety, Water Hygiene, Lift Safety, Electrical Safety, and Asbestos Management. This role ensures that all statutory and regulatory obligations are met with excellence, and that services are delivered to the highest standards of quality, value, and customer satisfaction.
The Head of Compliance and Building Safety will lead the procurement and delivery of compliance inspections, testing, and remedial work programmes, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes.
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What you'll do:
- Lead, develop and coach the Compliance and Building Safety team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
- Oversee statutory compliance across building safety, fire, gas, water hygiene, lifts, electrical systems, and asbestos.
- Manage service contracts and remedial works, ensuring value for money, regulatory compliance, and minimal disruption to residents.
About you:
- High level of communication skills both written and verbal.
- Highly motivated.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Extensive knowledge and expertise of Health and Safety Regulations including in gas servicing, asbestos management, mechanical and electrical compliance requirements, and other relevant regulations and standards within housing portfolios and fire safety for compliance.
- Proven ability to conduct regular compliance audits and examine housing operations for adherence to regulations and prepare comprehensive assurance reports.
- High level proficiency in managing compliance-related risks by staying updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
- Strong experience in developing and implementing robust compliance policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and organisational goals.
Desirable:
- Recognised qualification in building construction, Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH). A property/building related specialism MCIOB, MRICS, BIFM, MIFSM or Health & Safety. Building Related Degree is desirable.
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Our Values
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional Information
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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