Asset Management Assistant in Liverpool

Assistant Director of Building Safety Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time – 35 Hours Monday - Friday Location: London/Liverpool - Hybrid Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Assistant Director of Building Safety You will be accountable for setting Building Safety strategic approach and operational responsibility for ensuring our buildings are safe and well maintained, with a key focus on fire and structural safety, Duty Holder and Principle Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act and the Responsible person under the Fire safety order. Providing strong, clear and expert leadership, promoting a culture of safety ensuring that customers feel safe in their homes, drive performance, delivering statutory, regulatory and legal requirements as well as commercial targets. You will lead a large national team delivering high-quality service services which meet the requirements of the regulators ‘Consumer Standards’ and ensuring full compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations. Operational responsibility for building safety risk, assessment and decision maker on key controls, risk mitigation and remediation, which is proportionate and targeted at our highest risks, mitigating impacts on long term financial plan. Providing assurance to leadership group, governance community and regulators our buildings are safe for customers and colleagues. CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management or Diploma in construction, building surveying, asset and building management compliance (Level 4 VRQ) or Fire Certificate / Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) and Fire Safety Management) or equivalent at degree level with ability to meet the proposed Accountable Person role competence requirements under the Building Safety Act. Recognised industry memberships ideally to the IFE at GIFireE or above, similar memberships such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), IFSM or CIOB or equivalent working experience Substantial experience in an asset management leadership position within a large, dispersed organisation, undertaking the role of organizational lead (Accountable Person) leading landlord and regulatory compliance managing building safety and delivering effective fire & structural safety services to a large and diverse portfolio of mix tenure properties within the Housing or Health and Safety sector. Outstanding leadership skills and strategic thinker, able to engage, influence and transform to drive safety compliance and lead significant change, with proven record of accomplishment of strong leadership, staff engagement, translation of strategic priorities to team to understand business direction and keeping your teams informed. At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Competitive pay & generous pension ~28 days holidays plus bank holidays ~ Flexible working options available ~ Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme.