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Vacancy Head of Building Compliance & Resident Safety
Employer Watmos Community Homes
Vacancy type Job
Reference number Hea5603
Form of employment Full Time
Salary / Rate £78,548 - £78,548
Hours Not specified
Published 12/01/2026
Closing date 08/02/2026

Duties

We are seeking an experienced and forwardthinking leader to lead our Building Compliance and Resident Safety function, ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and aligned with all regulatory requirements.

In this pivotal role, the focus will be on leading and developing a highperforming team, overseeing all statutory compliance activity, and driving the implementation of our refreshed safety strategy. Key responsibilities include managing critical areas such as fire safety, gas and electrical compliance, asbestos, water management, lifting equipment, and wider building safety obligations. Championing the ‘golden thread’ of information will be essential to ensure accurate data underpins risk management, reporting, and investment planning.

Through collaboration with colleagues, residents, contractors, and regulators you will strengthen contract management arrangements, support service improvement, and maintain Building Safety Cases, Resident Engagement Plans, and compliance documentation to the highest standard. As a senior leader, the role involves modelling our values, managing budgets effectively, and contributing to strategic planning across the organisation.

Essential criteria

We are looking for someone with strong sector experience, excellent knowledge of building safety legislation, commercial acumen and the ability to influence, engage and lead confidently. A relevant degree, relevant professional qualifications and health and safety training are highly desirable.

If you are passionate about resident safety and ready to shape a safer future for our communities, we would love to hear from you.

The role requires travel between different sites, making a driving licence and access to a vehicle or effective use of public transport essential.

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