Head of Resident & Building Safety

Salary range: 79,072 - 88,257 + 5% market supplement.

Job level: Level 6 Zone 2.

Hours per week: 36.

Contract type: Permanent.

Closing date: 21st January 2024, midnight.

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 29th January 2024.

Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion.

Adecco Public Sector is proud to be working with the London Borough of Camden, as they seek to recruit a critical Head of Service role to work within their Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on the solid foundations we have established and lead the resources secured to deliver the Fire Safety Act and the Building Safety Act. This is a defining moment to be joining Camden, during a time when they are seeking to change the culture of Housing services and improve their residents experience.

About the role

The Resident & Building Safety Team leads the Council's implementation of the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022 and the associated regulations. The team also leads the Health and Safety function for the Property Management Division and the commissioning of Fire Risk Assessments under the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005.

The team has recently expanded with the addition of ten Building Safety Managers and a Building Safety Team Leader, they are leading the development of our c.200 Building Safety Cases and associated reports for the Regulator.

This role will also make sure that the Council has third-party assurance that its compliance reporting and systems to maintain compliance are robust, including preparations for securing BS9997.This role directly supports Camden's ambition to have decent, safe, warm and family-friendly homes to support our communities.

The key duties for this role are:

Lead the implementation of the Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act and associated regulations.

Lead the development of the Building Safety Cases and systems for sharing the data with residents and statutory bodies.

Lead the Resident & Building Safety engagement and governance processes, including the development of the annual safety charter report.

Lead the Division's fire safety and H&S teams, developing work plans that are based on risk assessments and prioritisation of resources.

Develop policy and procedures for the primary areas of compliance - Fire, Legionella, Asbestos, Gas, Electricity and Lifts (FLAGEL).

Work with Government and Regulators to develop policy and regulatory guidance.

Work with the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to proactively develop the relationship with the Council.

Lead the development of the Housing and Fire Advisory Panel in discussion with the Cabinet Member for Better Homes, LFB and residents.

Make sure effective governance is in place so that the Council's property contractors deliver the Council's safety requirements.

Provide health and safety technical advice and guidance to teams delivering asset management, repairs, capital works and FM functions.

Lead the health and safety technical advice and guidance to develop and maintain the risk register (work safety prioritisation) throughout the Property Management division.

About you

This role requires you to be an exceptional Housing leader with enthusiasm about the council's ambition to deliver We Make Camden and wider corporate agendas.

You will have a strong track record in property management with experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams. We are looking for someone who has:

Proven experience at senior management level in managing Health and Safety.

Experience of business planning and implementation of medium to long term strategies.

Track record of leading and successfully delivering change.

Evidence of working in partnership with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

Evidence of developing and delivering business solutions using innovative and progressive approach.

Experience in facility management/construction safety leadership related roles.

A degree level qualification in occupational health and safety practice or equivalent experience.

Underpinning qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety Practice such as NEBOSH or NVQs, and/or specific underpinning qualifications in a property management field.

Chartered membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, or Fellowship of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.

Work Environment

We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our citizens are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

The post holder will work from Council buildings or from home in line with Council policies in an 'agile' way in a flexible and paperless work environment, prioritising their own work within the empowered and enabled team culture recognising and utilising the expertise of others where appropriate.

Sounds like the role for you?

We would love to hear from you and have the opportunity to talk to you at greater length about the role. Please apply online today.

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us directly.