Senior Leadership Head of Service – Compliance and H&S
Senior leadership for the Compliance and H&S teams for 2,500 properties across Yorkshire and the North East.
- 2 direct reports – Compliance Manager and H&S Manager, plus a wider team of 7 supporting staff.
- Management of key compliance areas: Gas, Electrics, Fire, Asbestos, Lifts & Legionella.
- Management of the H&S team.
- Reporting to the Executive team and board.
- Ensuring the organisation adheres to the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards and relevant legislations.
- Ownership of KPI’s and strategic planning for both Compliance and Safety.
- Developing and implementing improved policies and procedures.
Profile
- Relevant compliance or safety qualifications.
- Proven track record in leading compliance teams.
- Experience operating in a similar role in the housing or care sectors.
- Thorough understanding of key housing legislations for compliance.
- Ability to oversee teams managing Electrics, Gas, Fire Safety, Asbestos, Legionella and Lifts.
- Commutable distance to York.
Job Offer
- £68,996 salary.
- Agile & flexible working model.
- Excellent Pension Scheme with a 6% employer contribution plus Death in Service.
- 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days.
- Wellbeing Hub, face‑to‑face counselling, access to staff network groups and an Employee Support Programme (confidential support 24/7, 365 days a year).
- Cost of living support with discounts and vouchers via the Rewards Portal.
- Emergency Leave, Carers Leave and enhanced new‑parent and adoption pay.
- Health Care Cash Plan and gym membership discounts.
- Free on‑site parking, Season ticket Travel Loan and a Cycle To Work Scheme.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Safety, H&S, SHEQ, Housing, Care, Compliance.
- Gas, Fire Safety, Repairs & Maintenance.
- Experience in the housing sector.
