Assistant Director of Compliance and Building Safety

Location: Hybrid with national remit. Contracted to nearest office (Bradford/Burnley/Camberley/Peterborough/Stockton).Salary: Circa £90k per annumContract: Permanent, 35 hours per weekAbout the Role Provide strategic and operational leadership across compliance, building safety, and managing agent services. Ensure we meet and exceed regulatory obligations while delivering excellent, customer-focused safety services. Play a pivotal role in shaping our "Building a Safer Future" approach and ensuring every customer feels safe in their home.What You'll Do

• Lead asset compliance and building safety approach (gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, legionella, lifts, etc.)
• Ensure 100% compliance through robust systems, data ("golden thread"), and performance monitoring
• Drive zero-tolerance culture for health and safety risks
• Oversee procurement and contract management for strong performance and value
• Act as key contact with the Building Safety Regulator
• Develop KPIs and early warning indicators to manage and improve performance
• Lead high-performing teams and supply chains, embedding accountability and continuous improvement
• Manage budgets and ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery
• Support delivery of Asset Management Strategy and long-term investment plans

About You

• CIH Level 5 (or equivalent with CIH top-ups), or willingness to work towards
• Extensive construction/related field experience with strong track record managing compliance and safety across large property portfolios
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• In-depth knowledge of compliance and health & safety regulations
• Demonstrated experience managing substantial budgets and delivering value through procurement
• Excellent negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills in complex situations
• Strong IT literacy (MS Office and asset management systems)
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours as Senior Leadership Team member (occasional evenings/weekends)
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle for business use

Why Join Us? Join at a pivotal time as we transform with significant investment in assets, systems, and compliance. With national footprint, influence meaningful change across diverse communities. We offer flexible hybrid working. As senior leader, shape strategy and drive meaningful change. Be part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to improving lives through safe, sustainable homes.Your Leadership Impact Champion customer-first mindset, build inclusive high-performing teams, encourage innovation, develop and support colleagues, lead with integrity, transparency, and care.Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday day, and buy additional days
• Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP, gym discounts, volunteering day
• Car leasing, salary sacrifice schemes, exclusive discounts
• Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pensions (salary sacrifice), life assurance (3x salary)
• Enhanced parental leave, flexible working, work-life balance support
• Career development: Stepping into Management, Management Essentials, Leadership Academy, apprenticeships

Interview ProcessStage 1 - A Place to Connect (31 July or 3 August, Teams) Meet Executive Director of Assets & Compliance and Senior Leadership Team member to discuss role, team, your experience and goals.Stage 2 - A Place to Show Your Strengths (7/11 August Bradford or 12/13 August Peterborough) Deliver presentation, complete behavioural and scenario-based interview. Complete Congruity Questionnaire in advance.Additional Info We're committed to accessibility and inclusion. Let us know of any reasonable adjustments needed. Applications reviewed as received; we may conclude prior to closing date. Current UK residency required; we don't hold sponsorship licenses. We work exclusively with preferred supplier list agencies only - no unsolicited CVs.REF-