Head of Building Safety and Compliance
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Position Overview & Specifications
Head of Building Safety and Compliance
Initial 6-month contract
£600-£700 a day, umbrella
Sandwell
- This role covers all areas of landlord compliance including Building Safety, The Big 6 of Asbestos; Gas; Electric; Water; Fire and LOLER regulations and all remaining elements of HHSRS.
For this role you will:
- Act as the main point of contact with the wider council and external stakeholders for all compliance matters contained within the remit.
- Monitor and develop best practice within the team though tracking best practice outside of Sandwell.
- Ensure all relevant papers are developed for approval
- Ensure all ongoing documentation is produced, obtained and stored where required and ensure all legislative requirements are met.
- Manage all budgets associated with the areas of responsibility, monitor and report any variations to budget and take corrective action where required.
- A relevant qualification in one or more of the key compliance areas and relevant industry experience in managing and running a big six compliance function within a Social Housing Landlord Function.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head of Building Safety and Compliance roles across Akton Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £75 - £88 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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