Head of Building Safety and Landlord Compliance

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Head of Building Safety and Landlord Compliance on an initial 6 month basis.
  
Head of Building Safety and Landlord Compliance
Bristol - Hybrid
£700 per day inside IR35
  
About the Role
Are you ready to lead from the front on building safety, compliance, and resident assurance? We’re looking for a dynamic and highly experienced Head of Landlord Compliance and Building Safety to drive strategic transformation across our property portfolio and keep our residents safe.
As a senior leader within the Housing Directorate, you’ll be responsible for overseeing our landlord compliance commissioning and delivery teams, as well as leading on building safety, resident safety programmes, and safety assurance frameworks. You will act as the organisation’s “Responsible Person” or “Duty Holder” under current and emerging health and safety legislation.
This is a pivotal leadership role where you''ll be at the heart of shaping our compliance culture, delivering high-performance services that are proactive, data-led, and fully aligned with resident needs, regulatory requirements, and our organisational values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for landlord compliance, building safety, and associated statutory duties.
• Champion a proactive safety-first culture and lead the delivery of the Golden Thread of Building Safety across housing stock.
• Be the key contact for regulators and ensure full legal compliance with health and safety legislation (including Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, Fire Safety, Gas, Electrical, Asbestos, LOLER, and more).
• Oversee the delivery of our Safety, Compliance, and Assurance Programme — ensuring all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead the implementation of the Asset Safety Strategy in collaboration with the Head of Strategic Asset Management.
• Drive innovation through data and resident insight to develop joined-up and efficient compliance strategies.
• Represent the service to internal and external stakeholders, regulators, and residents.

Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Relevant professional qualification in property management or equivalent significant experience.
• NEBOSH General and Construction Certificate.
• In-depth knowledge of landlord compliance and safety legislation in social housing.
• Detailed understanding of the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, and statutory compliance standards.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Proven leadership and team management at a senior level.
• Strong communication and influencing skills — able to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Expert in data-led service delivery and compliance reporting.
• Skilled in contract and risk management, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
• Highly numerate and IT literate, with strong analytical and report-writing capabilities.

Experience

• Significant experience delivering compliance and safety programmes in a regulated housing or property environment.
• Successful track record of leading large-scale organisational change and service transformation.
• Experience managing high-value contracts, budgets, and external providers.
• Background in engaging residents, partners, and colleagues to improve service outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation on an initial 6 month basis with potential for contract extensions.

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