• Job description

    Full-time; permanent contract; agile working

    Are you an experienced building safety and compliance professional looking for an opportunity to shape and lead a high-profile service?

    We are looking for a Building Safety and Compliance Manager to lead our Housing Compliance Team and play a key role in keeping our residents safe in their homes.

    This is a new and influential role with responsibility for providing strategic leadership, managing compliance risks and ensuring our housing services meet all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

    Key responsibilities will include:

    • Leading the Council’s approach to building safety and property compliance
    • Overseeing inspection, servicing, testing and remedial work programmes
    • Managing compliance audits, risks, budgets and contractor performance
    • Providing assurance reports and advice to senior managers, elected members and regulatory bodies
    • Developing policies, procedures and a strong culture of compliance and accountability
    • Leading, motivating and developing a diverse multidisciplinary team

    You will bring:

    • Extensive knowledge of building safety, fire safety and property compliance legislation
    • Significant leadership and people management experience
    • Experience of managing contractors, budgets and key stakeholders
    • Strong analytical, communication and report-writing skills
    • A relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent certification, together with membership of an appropriate professional body

    Here at Warwick District Council offer a range of rewards and benefits that make the Council a great place to work.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a basic, DBS disclosure.

    The intention is for the postholder to work predominately from home however, it is a requirement to attend our offices or sites within Warwick District as required. Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. However, office and hybrid working are also available.

    For an informal discussion, please contact Craig Spence, Head of Housing Interim, on 01926 456043 or by email [email protected].

    Closing date: 1st November 2026

    Interview date: TBC

  • Benefits

    • Competitive salary and annual salary review
    • Agile Working (including Homeworking*, Hybrid working (home and office) *, temporary reduction in hours
    • Flexi time *
    • 24 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays & Concessionary Day at Christmas) increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service.
    • Work laptop, additional screen and mobile provided*
    • Work chair, and desk allowance for homeworking
    • Normal full-time working hours 37 per week (including early Friday finish*)
    • Free Health and Wellbeing (BUPA) Cash plan scheme and confidential Employee Assistance Programme which includes financial signposting and telephone counselling.
    • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – Access to LGPS membership is an important part of your pay and benefit package. The Council currently pays 20.7% (2026-2027) of your salary into the scheme. About the scheme – Warwickshire Pension Fund
    • Access to a Shared Cost AVC scheme (via salary sacrifice) and to My Money Matters holistic financial wellbeing advice
    • Enhanced Maternity pay and provision of Maternity Support Leave
    • Cycle scheme (up to £2,500 – includes electric bikes)
    • Professional subscriptions paid.
    • Long service with the Council is recognised at 20, 30 and 40 years with a choice of a gift to the value of £446.44+ VAT or £446.44 cash (taxed) paid into salary or a one-off entitlement to 2 weeks’ additional leave (pro rata if part-time).  A certificate may be chosen to be presented by the Chairman at 20 years and, on completion of 20 years’ service, names are entered into a draw to attend a Royal Garden Party.
    • “Refer a Friend” scheme – £500 if the friend passes their probationary period.
    • 1 day or 2 half days per year paid to volunteer for a charity or community event.
    • Work Perks discount Voucher scheme
    • Discounts on mobile phone airtime with O2 (25%) and on Microsoft Office 365 subscriptions (up to 30%), and laptops and accessories (10%)
    • Opportunity to join Boundless with discounts, entry into attractions and much more Join us | Boundless by CSMA
    • Electric Vehicle scheme (via salary sacrifice)
    • Passenger payment – claim 5p per mile per WDC passenger
    • Access to training & development
    • Opportunities for career progression
    • Supportive attendance and absence policies
    • A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
    • Modern Head Office in Warwick – easy to reach by road or public transport
    • Free office on-site parking, where available

    *Not applicable to all roles