Head of Building Safety

Description:

Goodman Masson are working with a large Housing Association across the Northern Home Counties to secure the services of a Head of Building Safety.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of the building safety strategy across the housing portfolio
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant building safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and other applicable regulations
• Overseeing the completion of building safety cases, fire risk assessments, and other safety audits, ensuring timely and effective action is taken to address any issues identified
• Working closely with the Property Management, Maintenance, and Resident Services teams to ensure building safety is integrated into all aspects of our operations.
• Leading on the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date with current legislation and industry best practices.
• Managing relationships with external safety consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring effective collaboration and compliance.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to the executive team and board on building safety matters, including the identification and management of safety risks.
• Leading a team of building safety professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within Social Housing in a similar role
• Strong stakeholder engagement