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.

Description

• 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:
  • Gas servicing
  • Asbestos management (CAR 2012)
  • Fire safety: risk assessments, works, fire alarms & emergency lighting testing
  • Electrical safety: EICR and PAT
  • Passenger lifts & lifting equipment (LOLER)
  • Water safety (Legionella / L8)
  • 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):
  • Managing building safety audits, reviewing risk assessments and implementing actions.
  • Tendering, contract management, and performance monitoring of contractors.
  • Delivering programmes across fire, gas, electrical, water, asbestos and related compliance areas.
  • Working with social housing providers; producing/presenting reports; managing budgets.
  • Establishing and maintaining computerised information systems; managing projects/teams.
• Skills (Essential):
  • Strong knowledge of residential H&S legislation; able to explain complex rules clearly.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder skills; credible with committees and senior stakeholders.
  • High proficiency in Excel (data analysis/reporting) and housing/compliance software.
  • 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.