Building Safety Manager

The difference you will make as Building Safety Manager

In this role you will support the Head of Property Management ensuring our high risk buildings within a specified geographical area comply with the requirements of the Building Safety Act. Manage the day-to-day building safety functions and requirements on behalf of the Group, controlling all building activities to ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, including the implementation of an effective resident engagement strategy to ensure our building are safe. undertake the role of Appointed person in relation to the Group's statutory obligations for Building Safety Act. Nominated Building Safety Manager for identification of building safety risk, assessment and decision maker on key controls and risk mitigation and providing assurance buildings are safe for customers, including introduction of a proportionate safety management system (SMS) to the hazards of your building, Monitoring the individual performance of each building separately of your SMS including risk-based Building safety inspections, fire risk assessments, and internal intrusive surveys, statutory servicing and inspection and planned program of remedial works as well as day to day activities which impact on safety of your buildings.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Diploma in asset and building management compliance ( Level 4 VRQ) or NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA and Fire Safety Management) or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of Fire & Building / Structural Safety within Social Housing, including government and industry guidance, British standards, building regulations and the requirements of Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRO), Fire Safety Bill 2020.
• Significant experience / proven track record of managing building safety and delivering effective fire & structural safety services to large and diverse portfolio of mix tenure properties.
• Experience of successfully leading, managing and motivating teams, including managing team performance.
• Clear understanding of risk management, property management and property related compliance requirements.
• Effective stakeholder co-ordination and management, both internally and external to the organisation, including the ability to successfully persuade and influence others.
• Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work at all levels within the business.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we're a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we've been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered