Role: Head of Compliance & Building Safety
Salary: £84,000 + Benefits
Location: East London (2/3 Days Per Week)
MMP Consultancy have partnered with a East London based organisation who are looking for a new Head of Compliance & Building Safety to join their team.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
With significant investment in their housing stock and a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, sustainable, and affordable homes, our client is seeking an exceptional leader to manage compliance and building safety across their properties.
As Head of Compliance and Building Safety, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that all properties are safe and well-maintained, while driving innovation and service improvements.
Reporting to the Director of Property Services, you'll oversee compliance with landlord health and safety obligations and lead both strategic and operational improvements. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams, residents, and external partners to maintain and improve housing standards.
This is more than a technical role, it's about shaping lives and communities. Our client is looking for a collaborative and inspiring leader with a passion for resident engagement, co-design, and delivering meaningful impact.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Leadership & Strategic Management
Provide clear, well-articulated reports to the Director, Executive Team, and Board.
Remain up to date with housing legislation and advise on implications for compliance and building safety.
Ensure transparency and accountability for safety and compliance decisions and performance.
Lead on procurement and development of service delivery partnerships.
Represent our client in external forums as required by the Director of Property Services.
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across landlord safety, including with the Social Housing Regulation Act, Fire Safety Act, and Building Safety Act.
Lead the development of robust contract management systems focused on safety, quality, customer experience, and cost control.
Embed a customer-focused approach to continuous improvement.
Maintain a department risk register and provide assurance to senior stakeholders.
Oversee audits, reviews, and policy development in areas of compliance and safety.
Support systems development for a digital transformation of compliance functions.Landlord Compliance
Ensure effective delivery of compliance servicing, testing, and inspections.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for landlord compliance, fire safety, and building safety.
Oversee performance, quality control, and budget adherence for compliance-related work.
Ensure data integrity for all compliance records and systems.
Lead KPI setting and performance reporting for landlord compliance.
Promote a customer-centric approach among partner contractors and stakeholders.
Maintain proper legislative documentation and record retention.
Manage onboarding/offboarding of new properties and leases.
Ensure remedial works in properties outside of our client's direct control meet legal requirements.Fire & Building Safety
Lead the strategic and operational delivery of fire and building safety.
Oversee compliance with the Building Safety Act and related legislation.
Support the Accountable Person role and ensure legal responsibilities are met.
Manage remediation and inspection programmes to regulatory standards.
Develop and maintain Building Safety Cases and ensure robust safety management procedures.
Drive innovation in building safety through new technologies and practices.
Ensure accurate documentation and delivery of all remediation works.
Lead effective contract management of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and related actions.
Promote collaboration across departments to ensure the 'golden thread' of building safety data is upheld.Asset Management
Support delivery of the Asset Management Strategy in alignment with corporate plans.
Oversee data collection and integration to inform investment planning and priorities.
Develop and manage short- and long-term fire and building safety investment programmes.
Manage new property acquisitions and leases in collaboration with internal stakeholders.Repairs
Lead delivery of compliance-related repairs with a focus on quality and satisfaction.
Ensure repair work aligns with updated policies and best practice.
Develop procedures that ensure contractor alignment with the organisation's service approach.
Implement robust inspection regimes and satisfaction monitoring processes.Financial Oversight
Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and policies.
Manage and oversee capital and revenue budgets related to compliance and building safety.
Deliver cost efficiencies and demonstrate value for money across services.Stakeholder & Team Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support service delivery.
Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
Set clear objectives and provide ongoing support and supervision.
Promote internal visibility of the team's work and communicate strategies effectively.
Represent the organisation with clarity, confidence, and professionalism.People Leadership
Lead recruitment, performance management, and training for the team.
Ensure consistent communication, health and safety compliance, and appropriate cover.
Operate formal procedures as needed, including grievances and disciplinaries.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
Support the wider team as needed and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
Participate in meetings, reviews, and professional development.
Carry out other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility as required.Role: Head of Compliance & Building Safety
Salary: £84,000 + Benefits
Location: East London (2/3 Days Per Week)
