Jobs for the Housing and Homelessness sector

Senior Building Safety Manager

Location: London
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of a large, well-established Housing Association in London for a Senior Building Safety Manager to lead and oversee the organisation's building safety framework across a complex residential portfolio.

This is a senior role with clear accountability for compliance, assurance, and continuous improvement under the Building Safety Act. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting residents, supporting executive decision-making, and ensuring the organisation meets its statutory duties as an Accountable Person.

The Role

As Senior Building Safety Manager, you will provide strategic leadership on building safety, fire safety, and structural risk management. You will work closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and external regulators to ensure robust governance, clear accountability, and effective safety management systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the senior lead for building safety across higher-risk and complex residential buildings

• Developing, embedding, and maintaining the organisation's building safety strategy and assurance framework

• Overseeing the production, maintenance, and submission of Safety Case Reports

• Ensuring the integrity and ongoing management of the Golden Thread of information

• Leading engagement with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Service, and other statutory bodies

• Providing expert advice and challenge to executive leadership, boards, and committees

• Managing building safety risks, controls, and remediation plans

• Supporting resident engagement and transparency on building safety matters

• Leading, influencing, and supporting internal teams and external consultants

About You

You will be a confident senior professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to operate in a highly regulated and politically sensitive environment.

You are likely to have:

• Substantial experience in building safety, fire safety, or compliance within social housing or a similarly regulated property environment

• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations

• Proven experience managing higher-risk buildings and safety case regimes

• The ability to influence at executive and board level

• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills

Relevant professional qualifications in building safety, fire safety, construction, surveying, or risk management are highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £70,000 - £75,000 per annum

Building Safety Manager

Location: London
Salary: £60,000 - £68,000 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association based in London for a Building Safety Manager to take a leading role in ensuring resident safety and full compliance with current and emerging building safety legislation.

This is a key appointment within the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and lead building safety strategy across a varied residential portfolio, including higher-risk buildings, and to act as a central point of accountability under the Building Safety Act.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Building Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, embedding, and maintaining robust building safety management systems. You will ensure that statutory obligations are met, risks are effectively managed, and residents are engaged and informed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the organisation's lead professional for building safety and compliance

• Implementing and maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports

• Managing and maintaining the Golden Thread of information

• Ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations

• Leading on fire and structural safety risk management across the housing stock

• Liaising with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Services, and other external bodies

• Providing expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and operational teams

• Supporting resident engagement and transparent communication on building safety matters

About You

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, regulatory understanding, and the ability to operate confidently in a highly scrutinised environment.

You will likely have:

• Significant experience in building safety, fire safety, or compliance within social housing or a regulated property environment

• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act and related legislation

• Experience managing higher-risk buildings and safety case documentation

• The ability to influence and challenge at senior level

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. fire safety, building safety, construction, surveying or risk management) are highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £60,000 - £68,000 per annum

• Hybrid working arrangements

• A role with genuine influence on resident safety and organisational strategy

• The opportunity to work with a values-driv

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Systems Accountant to join our Finance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

Free DBS

Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

Fully paid induction programme and further training

ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support

Online wellbeing resources

A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)

Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are currently implementing Unit 4 ERP which is due to go live on 1st April 2026. We are seeking a proactive and technically adept Systems Accountant to support in the final stages of implementation and take over the ongoing system admin role post go live.

This pivotal role bridges finance and IT, ensuring seamless integration, data integrity, and enhanced financial reporting capabilities.

What you'll do:

ERP Implementation & Project Support

• Support the Project Team in the implementation of Unit4 ERP modules tailored to housing association needs.
• Assist in data migration activities, ensuring accurate and efficient transfer of financial data.

System Administration & Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for all Unit4 ERP related queries and issues.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary updates or patches.
• Maintain and update system documentation, including user guides and procedural manuals.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards within Unit4 ERP to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies through system controls.
• Collaborate with finance teams to streamline processes and enhance reporting accuracy.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Proven experience in managing and supporting Unit4 ERP systems, preferably in the housing or public sector.
• Part Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and processes.
• Experience in data migration, system testing, and user training.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose, and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.

We are Caring and Compassionate.

We are Inclusive and Trusted.

We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

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