Safety Officer

• Location: Bridgwater, England
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: To £41,500 + Benefits Package

We are looking for a Compliance & Building Safety Team Leader to manage and ensure the provision of a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors across our client's portfolio. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance programmes, managing a team, and being part of the Leadership Team to support a focus on Health and Safety throughout the organisation.

• Lead and manage statutory, regulatory, and legislative responsibilities for fire, asbestos, legionella, lifts, electric, gas, and other compliance services.
• Develop compliance schedules and ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, ACOP, standards, and best practice.
• Manage compliance surveys/inspections and ensure timely completion of actions.
• Project manage upgrades, maintaining the “golden thread” of evidence for compliance.
• Deliver the resident engagement strategy on compliance and fire safety.
• Manage audit arrangements and contractor performance, focusing on safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments and with external partners to promote Health and Safety.
• Monitor KPIs and develop policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
• Maintain robust data management processes and work closely with the data and investment specialist to review data and address gaps and risks.
• Manage team budgets and assist with budget setting and monthly reporting.
• Provide vision, leadership, and technical advice to your team.
• Procure contractor services, ensuring competency and adherence to policies.
• Chair key meetings and participate in Health and Safety forums.
• Investigate accidents or dangerous occurrences and report to authorities as necessary.
• Provide Health, Safety, and Wellbeing advice and ensure compliance with legislation.

• Detailed knowledge and experience of landlord health and safety compliance regulatory framework.
• Familiarity with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Building Safety Act.
• P405 certificate or willingness to work towards it.
• Recognised fire safety qualification and/or NEBOSH/IOSH or membership of a professional body (IFE, FPA, IFSM, etc.).
• Experience in leading and managing a team, preferably within a social housing environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build working relationships.
• Analytical and inquisitive nature for ensuring data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills and experience with Housing Management software (desirable).
• Full driving licence and own vehicle insured for business purposes.

To apply for the Compliance & Building Safety Team Leader position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.