Health, Safety and Compliance Manager

Are you an experienced compliance-focused health and safety professional who wants to make a visible difference to peoples homessafetyand wellbeing This isa great opportunityto lead a critical compliance function in a values-led housing association with a strong focus on statutoryregulatoryand contractual compliance across our homes and property servicesas well as health and safety.

Youllstrengthen how we manage property compliance riskassuranceand contractor performance while supporting safe working practices and embedding a positivepracticaland Customer-focused health and safety culture aligned with the Hundred Houses Way.

About the role

As Health Safety and Compliance Manager your main priority will be leading and strengthening our property compliance arrangements. Most of the role focuses on meeting statutoryregulatoryand contractual responsibilities across areas including gas electrical safety fire risk water hygiene asbestos lifting equipment building safety and DampMouldand Condensation.

This is a compliance-led leadership role with scope to improve how we plan delivermonitorand evidence compliance programmes budgetscontractorsand performance reporting whileprovidingclear adviceaccuratedataand practical support wider organisational health and safety develop direct reports strengthen digital records and systems and promote a positive safety culture.

Youllhave the autonomy to lead improvements influence colleagues and contractors and turn legal and regulatory requirements into practical services that make a difference for Customers and Employees.

Whatyoullbe doing

• Leadtheproperty compliancefunction as the main priority of the role overseeingkey areas including gas electrical safety fire risk water hygiene asbestos lifting equipment building safety and wider statutory compliance ensuring legal duties are met assurance is robustand risks are well managed.

• Provide clear leadership to the compliance team and work collaboratively across Property Services and the wider Society toembed consistent compliance practice andsupport a positive practical health and safety culture.

• Manage contractor performance quality standardsbudgetsand value for money ensuring services are delivered safely efficiently and to agreed expectations.

• Produceaccuratecompliance KPI risk and performance reporting for senior leaders and governance forums using data toidentifyissues explain trends evidenceassuranceand drive improvement.

• Maintain clear policiesrecordsand digital compliance systems including building safety information and DampMouldand Condensation arrangements solegal compliance audit trails andassurancearerobust andup to date.

• Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

About you

Werelooking for someone with strongproperty complianceexpertise soundjudgementand a practical people-focused confident working in a regulated or compliance-led environmentand able to turn complexstatutoryregulatoryand contractualrequirements into clear actions reliableassuranceandmeaningfulservice improvements.

Youllbring:

• A recognised health and safety qualification or equivalent training and experience (NEBOSH National General Certificate IOSH Level 3 or equivalent would be desirable).

• Strong experienceof property compliancecompliance servicingandinspection programmes performancereportingand customer-facing services in a regulated environment.

• A strong understanding of landlord compliance responsibilitiesand the ability toevidenceassurance ideally gained in social housing propertyservicesor a similar setting.

• The ability to lead with confidence motivate and developemployees manage competingprioritiesand influence colleaguescontractorsand stakeholders in a constructive and collaborative way.

• Strong analyticaldigitaland reporting skills including the ability to use compliance systems Microsoft365and Excel to manage data budgetsrisksand performance accurately and securely.

• Personal integrity accountability and a clear commitment to inclusion wellbeing customer care continuousimprovementand safe high-quality homes.

Why join us

WeveheldInvestors in People Gold accreditation since 2020 reflecting our commitment to inclusion wellbeinglearningand professional growth. Joining us means being part of acollaborative values-led organisationwhere you can influence how services are delivered shape improvements and see the impact of your work.

Learn directly from our team about whatitslike to work here:

28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays pro-rated for part-time staff)

• Optionto buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave

• Private health insurance

• Employee discount scheme

• Defined contributions pension scheme matched from 4% to 10%

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Life assurance

• Strong focus on learningdevelopmentand wellbeing

• Plus more when you join!

How to apply

We encourage you to apply early as we may close the vacancy if we receive sufficient applicants that meet the essential skills and experience.

To apply for this position pleasesubmityour CV and a supporting statement / covering letter providing evidence of howyourvaluesskillsknowledgeand experience match our values and the person let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments you want or need to share with us to help us consider your application.

Please read the attached Job Descriptionand Person Specificationbefore applying.

Please note thatBasicDBS clearance isrequiredfor this role.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone. We are happy to discuss working patterns and reasonable adjustments at any stage.

Data Protection & Privacy

We take your privacy seriously. Any personal data you provide in your application will be processedin accordance withthe UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Your information will be used solely for the purposes of assessing your suitability for this role and if successful forentering intoan employment contract.

We will store your data securely andretainit only for as long as necessary after which it will be securelydeleted.

For more details on how we handle your data and your rights please see ourGDPR Privacy Notice.

The Company

Hundred Houses Society is a not for profit housing association founded in 1933. Hundred Houses Society obtained charitable status in 1942 and is now registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a Cooperative and Community Benefits Society. As a registered housing provider Hundred Houses Society is regulated by the Regulator for Social Housing.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

28 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Training & Development scheme

Travel allowance options

Office in Chesterton

Documents

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1