Please click HERE for the full job pack! This contains all details of the role and the person we are looking for! Salary: Band 15 - £72,164 - £80,655 p.a. 37 hours per week Permanent We have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional individual to join us as our Head of Compliance! The newly created Head of Compliance role is within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate. The service is responsible for the ongoing repair, maintenance and statutory compliance of our stock of over 15,000 Council homes, 2,000 leasehold properties as well as our general fund assets with landlord repair and compliance responsibility located in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas. The role sits in a new service area within the Directorate and whilst some of the roles are in place, you will play an important role in recruiting to and shaping the new service area, providing strategic leadership, developing and implementing new strategies and polices, and managing a period of significant change. The majority of our housing stock was constructed in the 1950's and 1960's but we have a diverse portfolio with properties ranging from the Victorian era to new build properties alongside an ongoing development programme consisting of over 500 homes in the pipeline. Nearly a third of the stock is of non-traditional construction and we have 22 blocks classified as taller buildings under the Building Safety Act. We have recently completed a stock transfer, acquiring over 800 properties expanding our stock holding within Havant, Gosport, Fareham and Winchester. Our general fund assets represent a diverse portfolio including high profile buildings such Southsea Castle and the Spinnaker Tower alongside a range of buildings supporting client directorates in the operation of their services. Due to the stock profile and age, alongside increasing regulation and new legalisation, we are at a pivotal point in the strategic management of our stock. With limited opportunities to increase the funding envelope alongside increasing demand it will be vital that you are able to drive efficiency in how our compliance activities are undertaken whilst ensuring that resident and building user safety is your number one priority. You will need to have a sound understanding of legalisation relevant to the service area, in particular the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, acting as the strategic lead to ensure compliance activities meet with requirements of the legalisation. You will report to the Assistant Director of Building Services and play a key role in the senior management team working closely with other Heads of Service within Building Services and more widely across the Directorate. You will provide strategic leadership in the development of Building Services along with high-level support and advice to members. We pride ourselves on our cross working with other Directorates within the Council and you will need to develop effective relationships with a of key Corporate stakeholders within our Economy, Transport & Planning; Culture, Leisure & Regulatory Services; and Education. Whilst the service area is being developed, below is a high-level summary of the core functions that sit under the Head Compliance: Building Safety - responsible for ensuring that duties required under the Building Safety Act 2022 are met. This includes the preparation of Building Safety Cases for our taller buildings, undertaking of FRA's for all relevant buildings and the management of actions arising from them. Compliance - responsible for ensuring all statutory compliance duties are met. Management of our gas servicing & repairs contract as well as our commercial mechanical & electrical servicing and repairs contract. Also within this service area are Water Hygiene, Asbestos, Lift servicing & repair and building Health & Safety. The role will be challenging, however, it represents an exciting opportunity to play a significant part in shaping the future direction of the Councils housing stock and bring change and modernisation to the service to ensure a safer portfolio. If you would like to informally discuss this role with Adam Hardwick - Assistant Director Buildings, please contact Jane Evans via 023 9243 7766 or jane.evans@portsmouthcc.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time for a call. Please click HERE for the full job pack! This contains all details of the role and the person we are looking for! When completing the application form, please thoroughly tailor your application to the 'Who is the Person' points of the job profile within the job pack, with the use of examples from your experience and attach this as a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section. This is really important or you are likely not to be shortlisted. Please also include: Employment history including: Employer Employment dates Reason for leaving A brief explanation of any gaps in your employment history References, including current or most recent employer. Let us know when we can contact your references - for example if you want us to wait until after your interview. Application Closing Date - Midday on Monday 16 th September 2024 Assessment Centre - shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an Assessment Centre in Portsmouth on Thursday 26 th September 2024 Final Interviews - successful candidates from the Assessment Centre will be invited to an interview at a convenient time week commencing 30 th September 2024 We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society. We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards: A generous pension scheme Relocation scheme may be available for the right candidate Up to 31 days annual leave per year pro rata + bank holidays A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at retailers including IKEA, Currys, Tesco Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships Potential to purchase additional annual leave Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans Please click here to see all of the benefits of working with us! Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
