Job Description

This role consists of providing strategic leadership and organisational oversight for all aspects of building safety, fire safety, and statutory compliance across the Group. Acting as the Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the post holder will lead the development and delivery of the Group's building safety and fire safety strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practice.

The role is responsible for providing strategic direction and assurance across the "Big Six" compliance areas, including fire safety, gas safety, electrical safety, water hygiene (Legionella), lifts, and asbestos. Key responsibilities include overseeing the in-house fire risk assessment function, fire safety works programme, external wall systems (EWS) surveying and remediation programme, and wider building safety risk management activities.

The post holder will act as the primary lead for engagement with the Building Safety Regulator and other statutory bodies, providing assurance and reporting to senior leadership and governance forums. The role also includes leading multidisciplinary teams across Fire Safety, Building Safety, External Wall Remediation, Compliance, and Property Management functions, ensuring the effective management of risk, delivery of compliance programmes, and promotion of a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

Please do reach out if this is of interest to you as the organisation are looking for someone to start ASAP