Assistant Director of Compliance and Building Safety, hireful

Assistant Director of Compliance and Building Safety

Location:

National (Hybrid, based at your nearest office: Bradford, Burnley, Camberley, Peterborough, Stockton)

Salary:
Circa £90k per annum

Permanent, 35 hours per week

This role will lead compliance and building safety across a national portfolio, ensuring regulatory obligations are met and exceeding customer safety expectations.

• Lead asset compliance and building safety across gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, legionella, lifts, and more.
• Maintain 100% compliance through robust systems, data (the “golden thread”), and performance monitoring.
• Drive a zero‑tolerance culture for health and safety risks.
• Oversee procurement and contract management, delivering strong performance and value for money.
• Act as key contact with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Develop KPIs and early warning indicators to manage and improve performance.
• Lead high‑performing teams and supply chains, embedding accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and ensure efficient, cost‑effective delivery.
• Support delivery of the Asset Management Strategy and long‑term investment plans.

• Champion a customer‑first mindset.
• Build inclusive, high‑performing teams.
• Encourage innovation and new thinking.
• Develop and support colleagues to thrive.
• Lead with integrity, transparency, and care.

• CIH Level 5 (or equivalent, with CIH top‑ups) or willingness to work towards.
• Extensive experience in construction or a related field, with a strong track record managing compliance and safety across large property portfolios.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• In‑depth knowledge of compliance and health‑&‑safety regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing substantial budgets and delivering value through effective procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, decision‑making, and communication skills, and ability to navigate complex situations and build stakeholder relationships.
• Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and asset‑management systems.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Cash health plan, health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day.
• Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts from the benefits platform.
• Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times salary.
• Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work‑life balance.
• Career development programmes – from management essentials to leadership academy, apprenticeships and more.

Successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment checks, including DBS and social media screening.

Our client does not hold a sponsorship licence and requires current eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Recruitment agencies will not be considered. Only partners on the preferred supplier list will be contacted.