Principal Manager – Safety & Compliance

Principal Manager – Safety & Compliance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Manager – Safety & Compliance to join Ipswich Borough Council's Housing Directorate, leading a critical service responsible for ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of approximately 8,000 council homes.

With an annual maintenance and investment budget of approximately £25 million, you will lead the Safety & Compliance team, ensuring homes meet all statutory, regulatory and housing standards while delivering a safe environment for tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee housing safety and regulatory compliance across the council's housing stock.

• Ensure compliance across the landlord's Big 9 safety areas: Fire, Lifts (LOLER), Emergency Lighting, Alarm Systems, Gas, Damp & Mould, Electrical, Asbestos and Water Safety.

• Monitor HHSRS hazards and ensure compliance with Awaab's Law and Decent Homes Standards.

• Manage teams, budgets, business planning and operational performance.

• Drive continuous improvement, effective risk management and a zero-tolerance approach to compliance failures.

About You

• Significant experience in housing safety, compliance or a comparable operational environment.

• Experience managing teams, budgets and front-line services.

• Strong knowledge of housing regulations, health and safety legislation and statutory compliance.

• Relevant degree qualification and/or professional membership.

• Proven experience in change management and continuous service improvement.

Why Join?

This is a senior leadership opportunity to make a real difference to housing standards and tenant safety, with a competitive salary, excellent pension, generous annual leave, flexible/hybrid working and opportunities for professional development