Head of Building safety

Are you a Head of Building Safety or Compliance? Ready to lead and make a real difference?

We’re looking for a strategic, hands-on Head of Building Safety to ensure our social housing client’s buildings are safe, compliant, and customers feel confident in their homes.

What are the benefits

• Salary £81,000
• 16 Month FTC
• 36 days holiday
• buy/sell holiday
• Training and opportunities for professional development
• Enhanced family leave policies
• package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
• Free parking

The Role:

You’ll be driving building safety and compliance strategy, managing the big six risks: Fire, Legionella, Asbestos, Gas, Electrics & Lifts. As the link between the Associations Board, teams, and regulators, you’ll lead complex safety programmes, inspire a talented team, and ensure all legal and regulatory standards are met.

You'll bring leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for safety. With experience managing compliance in housing or construction, you understand legislation, risk, and the importance of relationships—whether with teams, boards, or regulators.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and deliver our safety strategy across all assets.
• Lead a team to manage statutory compliance and contracts.
• Provide insight and assurance to the Board and Exec Team.
• Build strong partnerships with external stakeholders and regulators.
• Oversee inspections, audits, and contract performance.
• Promote a safety-first culture and inspire confidence.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience managing building safety/compliance.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and social housing sector best practice.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Qualified to NQV Level 4 in Compliance, Building Safety
• P405 and Gas Management Training
• NICEIC Qualifying Manager qualification
• NEBOSH in Building Safety/Compliance or an equivalent qualification.

Why Join the team?

Looking for a forward-thinking organisation, offering a competitive salary, great benefits, and the chance to make a real impact. Ready to lead the way? Apply now and help keep homes safe, compliant, and fit for the future. If you want to find out more about this amazing opportunity, please forward your CV to Brett@moxiepeople.com