At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead compliance and building safety initiatives while ensuring top-notch customer service.
- Company: Accent, a forward-thinking organisation focused on safety and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in building safety and compliance across the UK.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction and compliance management, with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: This is a hybrid role with a national remit and travel to Accent schemes and offices. You’ll be contracted to your nearest Accent office (Bradford/Burnley/Camberley/Peterborough/Stockton).
Salary: Circa £90k per annum. Permanent, 35 hours per week.
As our Assistant Director of Compliance and Building Safety, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across compliance, building safety, and managing agent services, ensuring we meet and exceed regulatory obligations while delivering excellent, customer‑focused safety services.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading our approach to asset compliance and building safety, covering gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, legionella, lifts, and more
- Ensuring 100% compliance through robust systems, data (the “golden thread”), and performance monitoring
- Driving a zero‑tolerance culture for health and safety risks
- Overseeing procurement and contract management, ensuring strong performance and value for money
- Acting as a key contact with the Building Safety Regulator
- Developing KPIs and early warning indicators to manage and improve performance
- Leading high‑performing teams and supply chains, embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Managing budgets and ensuring efficient, cost‑effective delivery
- Supporting delivery of our Asset Management Strategy and long‑term investment plans
Your Leadership Impact
- Champion a customer‑first mindset
- Build inclusive, high‑performing teams
- Encourage innovation and new thinking
- Develop and support colleagues to thrive
- Lead with integrity, transparency, and care
About You
- CIH Level 5 (or equivalent with CIH top‑ups), or willingness to work towards it
- Extensive experience in construction or a related field, with a strong track record of 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 effective procurement
- Excellent negotiation, decision‑making and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and build effective stakeholder relationships
- Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and asset management systems
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, flexibility to work outside normal hours where required, including occasional evenings and weekends
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
Eligibility
You must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK. Accent does not currently hold a sponsorship licence.
Commitment to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive; if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, let us know.
