Ourclientisanestablishedlocalauthoritymanagingaround8,000homesandinvesting£25mannuallyinhousingmaintenanceandimprovements.Committedtoprovidingsafe,high-qualityhomes,theyareseekingaPrincipalManagertoleadtheirSafetyandCompliancefunction,ensuringregulatorystandardsaremetandresidentsremainsafeintheirhomes.
Your client
Our client is an established local government organisation with a substantial housing portfolio and a strong commitment to providing safe, high-quality homes for its residents.
Its Housing and Maintenance service is one of the organisation's largest frontline operations, investing approximately £25 million each year in the repair, maintenance and improvement of around 8,000 homes, alongside sheltered accommodation and temporary housing facilities.
With a strong focus on maintaining high housing standards, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, the organisation takes a proactive and holistic approach to managing its property portfolio, ensuring homes remain safe, decent and fit for purpose.
As part of its senior management team, the organisation is now looking to appoint a Principal Manager to lead its Safety and Compliance function, playing a critical role in protecting residents and ensuring the organisation meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
- bust health and safety arrangements and regulatory compliance.
- Working with senior stakeholders, contractors and external partners to maintain high standards.
This is a key leadership position with a direct impact on resident safety and housing standards.
What you need to be successful
You will be an experienced housing, property maintenance or compliance professional with a strong understanding of landlord safety obligations and social housing regulations.
You will ideally have:
- Significant experience in a comparable housing, property or compliance environment.
- A relevant degree and/or professional membership.
- Proven experience managing teams, budgets and operational resources.
- Strong knowledge of housing safety legislation and landlord compliance requirements.
- Experience across fire, gas, electrical, asbestos, water, lift and damp and mould compliance.
- Understanding of HHSRS, Awaab's Law and the Decent Homes Standard.
- Experience in business planning, change management and continuous improvement.
- Relevant health and safety experience and/or qualifications.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to identify and manage risk, drive performance and implement service improvements.
You will be proactive, commercially aware and passionate about delivering safe homes and high-quality services to residents.
What you get in return
£50,000 - £55,000
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