Building Safety Manager

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation, we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We are currently seeking a Building Safety Manager to join our dedicated Property Safety team. As a Building Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all Fire Management & Remediation, Building Safety Regulations, including fire safety, across our property portfolio in the East. You will play a key role in the implementation of policies and procedures related to building safety.

Requirements

Key responsibilities of the Building Safety Manager include...

• Ensuring compliance with all building safety regulations and statutory requirements
• Managing and coordinating building safety inspections and audits
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to building safety
• Providing expert advice and guidance on building safety matters to stakeholders
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective building safety management
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of building safety measures and making recommendations for improvements
• Working with regulatory bodies, colleagues and contractors, to ensure building safety tasks, remedial works and all relevant building safety regimes are all undertaken and accurately recorded.
• Develop and Maintain a Building Safety Case/Report ensuring all contents are both relevant and valid
• To ensure that all blocks, that are in scope, have a valid Building Assurance Certificate 
• To develop, manage and monitor a resident engagement strategy
• To manage all buildings in scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, including undertaking building safety tasks (cyclical, reactive and planned)
• To be the primary contact for enquiries raised by internal and external stakeholders

We are looking for someone who has...

• Full Driving Licence and vehicle available for business use
• A strong understanding of building safety regulations and legislation
• Relevant experience in building safety management, ideally within a similar industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The candidate should have the capacity to function proficiently both as a team player and as an independent worker. They should also possess the ability to handle line management responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Professional qualification (level 4 or equivalent) must have completed a defined course and have the necessary certification and accreditation (e.g. NEBOSH Fire and Safety management or equivalent)
• Degree or equivalent in the construction or fire safety sector
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (to be achieved within two years of being awarded the post)
• ILM Level 3 or above (in Management/Leadership)

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Building Safety Manager role...

• Salary of £50,000 per annum
• Annual pay scale increase
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid working, 2 days a week in either Halifax or Wakefield office,
• You will be responsible for the Yorkshire & the Humber region, Calderdale, Lancashire. Your role includes overseeing all geographical areas where our properties are located..
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received.  Therefore, please apply without delay!

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