HRA Interim Senior Lead Compliance (Grade 7)

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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