Details:
- Location: Somerset
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Position: HRA Interim Senior Lead Compliance
Location: Deane Depot, Taunton, TA219AD
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Month
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 369.68 per day
Job Ref: OR(phone number removed)
Job Responsibilities
Lead and manage the property compliance service across multiple housing sites
Ensure full compliance with legislation, government policy, regulatory requirements, and approved codes of practice
Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior leadership team within the directorate
Act as technical lead for all property safety compliance areas, including:
Fire safety
Asbestos management
Gas safety
Electrical safety
Water hygiene (Legionella)
Radon and lifts
Oversee statutory inspections and ensure timely completion to avoid risk to life, property, and reputation
Lead procurement and management of compliance-related contracts and ensure governance standards are met
Maintain accurate compliance records and ensure effective reporting systems are in place
Lead internal and external audits and ensure actions are implemented within agreed timescales
Ensure fire safety compliance across the housing stock, including implementation of best practice and inquiry recommendations
Manage budgets effectively, including planning, monitoring, and delivery of works
Set and monitor performance standards and service improvement targets
Manage contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery of works
Undertake site inspections and oversee remedial works where required
Lead on policy development for property compliance areas
Provide advice to elected members, senior leaders, regulators, and stakeholders
Support organisational change programmes and continuous service improvement
Manage, develop, and support staff through performance, coaching, and mentoring
Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and organisational policies
Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate) or equivalent experience
Qualifications or training in asbestos management (P405) and water hygiene/Legionella (P901)
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and building regulations
Proven experience in property compliance within a social housing or local authority setting
Experience managing fire safety and risk assessment processes
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams in a complex organisation
Strong budget management experience
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to produce clear reports, policies, and procedures
Competent in Microsoft Office applications
Strong understanding of statutory compliance requirements
Nice-to-Have Requirements
Membership of professional bodies (e.g. IOSH, BOHS)
Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent)
Degree in construction, housing, or related field
Experience within local government
Knowledge of equality and diversity legislation in service delivery
Experience in strategic service planning and transformation projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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