Full job descriptionRole purpose
Manage and lead the property compliance service across different sites.


Responsible for ensuring duties are carried out by the team in accordance with current Legislation, Government Policy, Regulatory Requirements, approved Codes of Practice, and guidance, and align with the Councils Corporate Plan, Business Plans and Service Plans. Failure to undertake statutory inspections could results in death, injury, structural damage, criminal proceedings, as well as reputational damage for Somerset Council.
Key results area Accountability
Corporate


Responsibilities
Provide clear leadership to deliver the Councils strategic priorities and meet the Councils financial targets, as a member of the Directorates Senior Leadership Team. Update and advise Elected Members in respect of operational and policy issues in relation to the Service.
Lead with a clear identity in terms of flexible and responsive ways of working, inclusive and diverse culture, and high level of employee engagement and wellbeing.
Undertake representational and communication duties on behalf of the Council to promote and protect the Councils interests in matters concerning their specialist areas.






Create, monitor, and review frameworks of performance measures and quality standards to be applied in the delivery of services.
Function as an ambassador for the Council promoting, both internally and externally, the Councils vision, strategic aims, and values.
Value the diversity of Somersets communities ensuring equality of access and treatment in service delivery and employment.
Function as a role model for Somersets vision and values. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement that encourages creativity and innovation to ensure services are efficient and develop the potential and flexibility across the Council and its workforce including the motivation and development of employees within the Service.
Ensure that the Service places a high value on customer responsiveness by demonstrating a commitment to meeting and involving the broadest range of direct and indirect service users, citizens, customers, communities, and businesses.
Support the delivery of the Councils key strategic aims and objectives ensuring understanding and commitment from staff from across the Service.
Support Corporate and Directorate and service specific transformational change programmes with the aim of maximising efficiency, modernising services, and achieving better outcomes and opportunities for service users and customers.
Ensure flexibility in reacting to the needs of the Council, its customers and partners supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, the Councils standards of conduct, organisational policy, and professional codes of conduct to uphold standards of best practise.
Accountable for compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and Somerset Council H&S policies.
Essential
Good general standard of education (minimum to A? level standard or equivalent) and relevant professional qualifications including (as a minimum) Asbestos management P405, Water Hygiene Legionella P901, NEBOSH general certificate qualification or relevant experience. Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.
Evidence of continuing development of professional and managerial skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience.
Desirable
Membership of relevant professional e.g. IOSH, BOHS
Qualification in project management, e.g. Prince2 or equivalent
CIH Certificate in Housing Management
Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a construction or related field.


Knowledge Essential
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
Working knowledge of the Building Regulations.
Working knowledge of all property related safety compliance within a Social Housing environment.
Political sensitivity and commitment to public service ethos.
A demonstrative track record of leading, motivating and managing teams to achieve significant, sustainable service improvements and outstanding results, through internal and external partnerships.
Understanding/knowledge of medium-term financial planning and the integration between service and financial planning.
Experience of managing teams and able to deploy resources and staff, manage change and respond flexibly.