Head of Building Compliance & Resident Safety

The Vacancy

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking leader to lead our Building Compliance and Resident Safety function, ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and aligned with all regulatory requirements.

In this pivotal role, the focus will be on leading and developing a high‑performing team, overseeing all statutory compliance activity, and driving the implementation of our refreshed safety strategy. Key responsibilities include managing critical areas such as fire safety, gas and electrical compliance, asbestos, water management, lifting equipment, and wider building safety obligations. Championing the ‘golden thread’ of information will be essential to ensure accurate data underpins risk management, reporting, and investment planning.

Through collaboration with colleagues, residents, contractors, and regulators you will strengthen contract management arrangements, support service improvement, and maintain Building Safety Cases, Resident Engagement Plans, and compliance documentation to the highest standard. As a senior leader, the role involves modelling our values, managing budgets effectively, and contributing to strategic planning across the organisation.

We are looking for someone with strong sector experience, excellent knowledge of building safety legislation, commercial acumen and the ability to influence, engage and lead confidently. A relevant degree, relevant professional qualifications and health and safety training are highly desirable.

If you are passionate about resident safety and ready to shape a safer future for our communities, we would love to hear from you.

The role requires travel between different sites, making a driving licence and access to a vehicle or effective use of public transport essential.

We are genuinely proud of our diversity, our people, our values, our homes and our achievements and you will support our ongoing evolution. In line with our ethos as an organisation we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation with a sense of belonging, where everyone knows their opinions matter and their talents can be fully utilised. We encourage applications from those of all backgrounds and strongly value having a workforce that includes people who have different life experiences.

The Company

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a unique social housing landlord owning just over 2700 homes for rent in the Walsall area of the West Midlands and Lambeth in London. There are also 300 leaseholder properties. As a charitable housing provider, our main role is to provide accommodation for people in need of housing. We are founded on the principles of inclusion and resident empowerment in a culture which values people’s individual and collective contribution to their community. [Employer hidden] (WCH) is based around ten Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs).

Leading the way in resident managed housing Watmos’ unique approach has put it at the forefront of transforming communities and exceeding expectations. We are seeking outstanding and dedicated individuals who share our passion for improving people’s lives.

The Benefits

Free eye tests

Employee recognition awards

Free refreshments

Family friendly policies

Enhanced sick pay

Free flu vaccination

A travel season ticket loan scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

Flexible working scheme for many roles

Significant retail, leisure and travel discount

Competitive, benchmarked salaries

Car Lease Scheme