Building Safety & Compliance Manager (Temp: London)

Pertemps Network Group are assisting a reputable housing provider in seeking an experienced Building Safety & Compliance Manager (Interim) to join their Housing Directorate on an interim basis. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory housing safety requirements, managing specialist teams, and driving best practice across building safety and regulatory compliance

Location: Hybrid - 2 days in the office
Rate: £29-£32 per hour
Contract: 3-6 months initially (with potential extension)

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned compliance professional with strong leadership experience and a thorough understanding of housing safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the organisation's lead point of contact for building safety, housing compliance, and health & safety matters
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, focusing on the "Big 7" compliance areas (Fire, Gas, Electrical, Lifts, Asbestos, Water Hygiene/Legionella, and Building Safety)
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and training to staff, residents, and stakeholders
• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of compliance systems and performance frameworks
• Oversee and maintain the Golden Thread of information for High-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs)
• Monitor performance data and KPIs to ensure statutory compliance across housing services
• Work closely with senior leadership, including the Assistant Director of Homes and Heads of Service
• Ensure best practice procurement and contract management across statutory compliance areas
• Produce reports and strategic updates for senior management and external regulators
• Promote a strong organisational culture of health, safety, and compliance

Team & Budget Management

• Manage a team of 2 Compliance Leads and 3 support staff
• Oversee staffing, software, and surveying budgets
• Manage compliance-related budgets including asbestos and fire risk surveying (circa £350k)
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to maintain a high-performing team

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in building safety and housing compliance management
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Building Safety Act 2022
  • Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Fire Safety and landlord statutory compliance duties
• Experience managing compliance across social housing portfolios
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing specialist compliance teams
• Experience working with regulatory bodies such as the HSE, Fire Authorities, or similar
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into operational policies and procedures
• Strong reporting, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing budgets and service delivery performance

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Full compliance with statutory housing safety regulations
• Robust systems and processes in place to manage risk and remedial actions
• Strong performance against KPIs and regulatory expectations
• Effective leadership of compliance teams
• Delivery of safe, compliant, and customer-focused housing services

Apply Now If you are an experienced Building Safety & Compliance Manager looking for your next interim opportunity within a forward-thinking housing organisation, we would be keen to hear from you.