Head of Compliance & Building Safety [MCC] - #2191593

Interim Head of Compliance & Building Safety

Pay: £550 per day PAYE
Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, Temp, contract until mid-May

We are seeking an experienced Head of Compliance & Building Safety to provide strategic leadership across landlord compliance and building safety within a large social housing portfolio. This interim opportunity is ideal for a senior housing professional with a strong track record in regulatory compliance, resident safety and service transformation. They will play a key role in shaping resident-focused services, strengthening assurance and ensuring statutory obligations are consistently met.

Day-to-day of the role

• Lead landlord compliance and building safety services across areas including gas, electrical, water hygiene, fire, asbestos, mechanical and electrical systems, lifting equipment and wider building safety.
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure compliance with current legislation, regulatory standards and best practice across the housing service.
• Develop and deliver a resident-focused compliance and building safety strategy aligned to wider organisational priorities.
• Work closely with residents, contractors, regulators, elected members and internal teams to improve trust, transparency and service quality.
• Use performance data, resident feedback and service insight to drive continuous improvement and stronger decision-making.
• Embed effective governance, assurance and risk management arrangements across compliance and safety functions.
• Support organisational transformation by strengthening systems, processes and accountability within housing services.
• Act as a key member of the leadership team, helping to shape the wider approach to resident safety, service excellence and regulatory assurance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in compliance, building safety or asset-related housing services within a social housing or public sector setting.
• Strong knowledge of landlord compliance disciplines, including gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, water hygiene and wider building safety responsibilities.
• Sound understanding of current housing legislation and regulation, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale services, manage risk and maintain robust assurance frameworks.
• Experience of working with residents and stakeholders to deliver transparent, accountable and resident-led services.
• Strong background in service improvement, performance management and using data to improve outcomes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
• A commitment to public service, resident safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• High-profile interim leadership opportunity within a large housing portfolio.
• Chance to shape compliance and building safety strategy during a period of transformation.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, residents and regulatory partners.
• Meaningful role focused on improving safety, trust and outcomes for local communities.

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