Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety London Social Housing Provider £600 £700 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety to lead on the strategic oversight and delivery of building safety compliance across a diverse housing portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on fire safety, asbestos management and wider statutory compliance within a regulated social housing environment. The successful candidate will act as the organisation s lead specialist for housing health & safety and building compliance, providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders, members and operational teams. The organisation is looking for a highly credible compliance professional with strong experience operating within local authority or housing association environments and a demonstrable track record of leading compliance functions through regulatory change and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic management of building safety and statutory compliance across the housing stock Act as the Organisation s principal advisor on housing health & safety, fire safety and compliance matters Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulatory requirements Oversee fire safety and asbestos management programmes across the portfolio Manage the Golden Thread of information for High-Rise Residential Buildings (HRRBs) Lead on compliance assurance across fire, asbestos, gas, electrical, lifts and legionella Provide expert advice to senior leadership teams, members, residents and external stakeholders including the HSE and London Fire Brigade Drive continuous improvement across compliance systems, governance, reporting and risk management frameworks Support procurement and contract management activity relating to statutory compliance services Lead and develop an established compliance and health & safety team Candidate Requirements Significant senior-level experience within social housing, local authority or public sector property compliance Strong strategic knowledge of fire safety and asbestos management within residential portfolios Extensive understanding of landlord compliance and the Building Safety Act 2022 Experience managing compliance functions across multiple workstreams including fire, gas, electrical and asbestos Strong stakeholder engagement and report-writing experience at Board/Committee level Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing technical teams Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent professional accreditation) highly desirable NEBOSH Diploma / Health & Safety Degree or equivalent essential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional to support a high-profile London housing provider through a critical period of compliance and building safety delivery. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
May 27, 2026
Contractor
Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety London Social Housing Provider £600 £700 per day (Inside IR35) Interim Contract A London-based social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety to lead on the strategic oversight and delivery of building safety compliance across a diverse housing portfolio. This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on fire safety, asbestos management and wider statutory compliance within a regulated social housing environment. The successful candidate will act as the organisation s lead specialist for housing health & safety and building compliance, providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders, members and operational teams. The organisation is looking for a highly credible compliance professional with strong experience operating within local authority or housing association environments and a demonstrable track record of leading compliance functions through regulatory change and service improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategic management of building safety and statutory compliance across the housing stock Act as the Organisation s principal advisor on housing health & safety, fire safety and compliance matters Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulatory requirements Oversee fire safety and asbestos management programmes across the portfolio Manage the Golden Thread of information for High-Rise Residential Buildings (HRRBs) Lead on compliance assurance across fire, asbestos, gas, electrical, lifts and legionella Provide expert advice to senior leadership teams, members, residents and external stakeholders including the HSE and London Fire Brigade Drive continuous improvement across compliance systems, governance, reporting and risk management frameworks Support procurement and contract management activity relating to statutory compliance services Lead and develop an established compliance and health & safety team Candidate Requirements Significant senior-level experience within social housing, local authority or public sector property compliance Strong strategic knowledge of fire safety and asbestos management within residential portfolios Extensive understanding of landlord compliance and the Building Safety Act 2022 Experience managing compliance functions across multiple workstreams including fire, gas, electrical and asbestos Strong stakeholder engagement and report-writing experience at Board/Committee level Proven leadership capability with experience managing and developing technical teams Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent professional accreditation) highly desirable NEBOSH Diploma / Health & Safety Degree or equivalent essential This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim professional to support a high-profile London housing provider through a critical period of compliance and building safety delivery. For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
The Company We are looking for an experienced " M&E Manager " to join a Property Management company based across Cornwall. They provide Property Services and Management to a range of Residential Properties across the private and public sector. Reporting into the Head of Property Assists, the successful " M&E Manager " will oversee three team leaders and 3 schedulers managing Gas and Electrical Maintenance teams and third team overseeing Legionella, Asbestos Fire and Building Safety. You will be operationally responsible for running the team, its performance and adherence to company standards and values. Key duties will include: Ensure all teams work to all regulatory and compliance requirements. Plan and carry out safety inspection programmes Plan and monitor works alongside schedulers Maintain company accreditations including Gas Safe, NICEIC, Oftec, HETAS, MCS, PAS 20/30 Managed and develop staff and ensure everyone has the relevant qualifications and certifications Review existing company procedures and policies Manage performance across all teams Prepare and monthly performance and financial reports Overall responsibility for a fully compliant, customer focused service and team. The right candidate We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes: Experience working for a Property Maintenance Provider, Housing Association or Local Authority overseeing maintenance teams ESSENTIAL Residential maintenance ideal but commercial property maintenance also considered IOSH or NEBOSH Knowledge of Gas Safety, IEE wiring regulations 1998, CAR 2012 and CDM 2015 Knowledge of the Fire Safety Act. Building Safety Act, Legionella and asbestos legislation. Local to the Cornwall region OR relocating to the region Whats in it for me A genuinely lovely place to work Continuous personal development A relaxed, supportive environment Competitive Salary Pension Healthcare 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Sounds interesting? Then please click APPLY to find out more!
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
The Company We are looking for an experienced " M&E Manager " to join a Property Management company based across Cornwall. They provide Property Services and Management to a range of Residential Properties across the private and public sector. Reporting into the Head of Property Assists, the successful " M&E Manager " will oversee three team leaders and 3 schedulers managing Gas and Electrical Maintenance teams and third team overseeing Legionella, Asbestos Fire and Building Safety. You will be operationally responsible for running the team, its performance and adherence to company standards and values. Key duties will include: Ensure all teams work to all regulatory and compliance requirements. Plan and carry out safety inspection programmes Plan and monitor works alongside schedulers Maintain company accreditations including Gas Safe, NICEIC, Oftec, HETAS, MCS, PAS 20/30 Managed and develop staff and ensure everyone has the relevant qualifications and certifications Review existing company procedures and policies Manage performance across all teams Prepare and monthly performance and financial reports Overall responsibility for a fully compliant, customer focused service and team. The right candidate We are looking for candidates with the following skills and attributes: Experience working for a Property Maintenance Provider, Housing Association or Local Authority overseeing maintenance teams ESSENTIAL Residential maintenance ideal but commercial property maintenance also considered IOSH or NEBOSH Knowledge of Gas Safety, IEE wiring regulations 1998, CAR 2012 and CDM 2015 Knowledge of the Fire Safety Act. Building Safety Act, Legionella and asbestos legislation. Local to the Cornwall region OR relocating to the region Whats in it for me A genuinely lovely place to work Continuous personal development A relaxed, supportive environment Competitive Salary Pension Healthcare 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays Sounds interesting? Then please click APPLY to find out more!
