About the Role
Sandwell Council is committed to enhancing the quality and safety of its housing stock, which includes approximately 28,000 properties. After significant organizational changes, we are on an exciting journey to modernize and improve our services for residents.
We seek a passionate and decisive
Head of Building Safety and Compliance
to ensure our properties are safe and compliant. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing compliance in critical areas such as fire safety, structural integrity, electrical and gas installations, asbestos management, and more. As a key leader, you will manage compliance for 52 high-rise buildings, ensuring full adherence to the Building Safety Act and related regulations. You will also provide support to the Assistant Director and manage a team of five professionals. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for building safety for the residential stock. Responsible for a team of compliance officers providing the second line of assurance looking at horizon scanning and emerging risks. Lead initiatives to improve service quality and performance culture. Prepare and present complex policy documents and reports. Manage budgets and engage with internal and external stakeholders. Stay informed about emerging legislation and technologies to effectively manage risks. Key Skills and Qualifications: Relevant professional qualifications in key compliance areas. Experience in a politically sensitive environment and managing strategic issues. Extensive experience in property compliance within social housing. Proven track record in improving service quality and engaging stakeholders. Understanding of local government decision-making processes. As a politically restricted role, experience of working with political processes and managing politically sensitive issues at a strategic level is a must. A willingness to carry out any additional qualifications in line with the outcome of the Competency Standard consultation. Why Sandwell? Join a supportive and progressive organization that values its employees. We offer: Generous annual leave, with additional entitlement after five years of service. Employee Benefits portal with retail discounts, gym memberships, and more. Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Ager at
sarah_ager@sandwell.gov.uk . Apply Today If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV, along with a Supporting Statement to
hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
. Your Supporting Statement should demonstrate how your experience, skills and qualifications fulfil the job requirements and evidence how you meet the job criteria outlined in the Personnel Specification. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk . For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs . Click here
to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.
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Head of Building Safety and Compliance
to ensure our properties are safe and compliant. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing compliance in critical areas such as fire safety, structural integrity, electrical and gas installations, asbestos management, and more. As a key leader, you will manage compliance for 52 high-rise buildings, ensuring full adherence to the Building Safety Act and related regulations. You will also provide support to the Assistant Director and manage a team of five professionals. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for building safety for the residential stock. Responsible for a team of compliance officers providing the second line of assurance looking at horizon scanning and emerging risks. Lead initiatives to improve service quality and performance culture. Prepare and present complex policy documents and reports. Manage budgets and engage with internal and external stakeholders. Stay informed about emerging legislation and technologies to effectively manage risks. Key Skills and Qualifications: Relevant professional qualifications in key compliance areas. Experience in a politically sensitive environment and managing strategic issues. Extensive experience in property compliance within social housing. Proven track record in improving service quality and engaging stakeholders. Understanding of local government decision-making processes. As a politically restricted role, experience of working with political processes and managing politically sensitive issues at a strategic level is a must. A willingness to carry out any additional qualifications in line with the outcome of the Competency Standard consultation. Why Sandwell? Join a supportive and progressive organization that values its employees. We offer: Generous annual leave, with additional entitlement after five years of service. Employee Benefits portal with retail discounts, gym memberships, and more. Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Sarah Ager at
sarah_ager@sandwell.gov.uk . Apply Today If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV, along with a Supporting Statement to
hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
. Your Supporting Statement should demonstrate how your experience, skills and qualifications fulfil the job requirements and evidence how you meet the job criteria outlined in the Personnel Specification. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk . For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs . Click here
to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours.
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