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Duration: 9-month interim assignment
Day Rate: 750 per day (Outside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Interim Director of Compliance to lead and oversee building safety compliance within a social housing association in Bristol. This role is crucial in ensuring the organisation meets all regulatory and statutory requirements while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership on all aspects of building safety compliance, ensuring adherence to statutory obligations and regulatory frameworks.
Develop, implement, and oversee robust policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to maintain high standards of compliance across the housing portfolio.
Lead on Fire Safety, Asbestos Management, Gas Safety, Electrical Compliance, Water Hygiene, and Lifting Equipment regulations, ensuring best practices are embedded.
Oversee compliance audits, risk assessments, and reporting structures, ensuring any issues are swiftly identified and rectified.
Engage with senior leadership, external regulators, and key stakeholders, providing expert advice and assurance on compliance matters.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, proactively identifying areas for enhancement within the compliance framework.
Manage and support the compliance team, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills, training, and resources.
Key Requirements:
Proven track record in a senior compliance leadership role within the social housing sector or a similar regulated environment.
Extensive knowledge of UK housing and building safety regulations, including recent legislative updates (e.g., Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act).
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience working at board and executive level.
Ability to develop and implement compliance strategies that ensure legal and regulatory adherence.
Experience working in interim or contract roles, demonstrating an ability to drive change and deliver results within tight time frames.
Relevant professional qualifications in compliance, building safety, or housing management (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, CIH, RICS, or equivalent) would be advantageous.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
