Safety and Compliance Supervisor
We are seeking a proactive and dedicated individual to join our Risk Directorate as a Safety and Compliance Supervisor located in North Tyneside. If you are passionate about driving safety standards, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring vulnerable communities have safe places to live, we encourage you to apply!
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Salary: £32,000 – £33,750 per annum
- Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (includes flexible working, occasional evenings, weekends, or bank holidays)
- Location: North Tyneside (with significant weekly nationwide travel)
Is This Role for You?
- Do you have a strong background in social housing compliance or health and safety, backed by an NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent experience) and a NEBOSH qualification?
- Are you a natural leader who enjoys guiding, motivating, and developing a team to deliver high-quality services?
- Do you want to work for an organization guided by core values, dedicated to ensuring everyone can hope, belong, contribute, and thrive?
- Are you comfortable traveling weekly and do you hold a valid driving license with access to a business-insured vehicle?
If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!
What Will You Be Doing?
As the Safety and Compliance Supervisor, you will lead a dedicated team of Safety and Compliance Officers to ensure our residential properties meet and exceed all regulatory standards. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Leadership & Team Support: Managing and mentoring your team, planning workloads, and acting as a deputy to the Health & Safety and Compliance Manager.
- Inspections & Audits: Conducting thorough property inspections (gas, electricity, fire safety, asbestos, water) and performing quality control audits on team reports.
- Compliance Management: Acting as a subject matter expert on safety legislation, collaborating with external regulatory partners, and tracking certification data.
- Repairs & Analysis: Coordinating with property management to issue repair orders, signing off on high-risk remedial works, and presenting trend analyses to the Senior Management Team.
What Skills and Experience Do You Need?
To be successful in this vital role, it is essential that you have:
- An NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject (or equivalent senior-level experience) AND a NEBOSH Health & Safety Qualification.
- Expert knowledge of compliance management, statutory servicing programs, and housing obligations within social housing or a similar sector.
- In-depth experience in at least one key compliance area (e.g., fire, gas, electric, legionella).
- Proven experience managing challenging conversations, building collaborative partnership relationships, and leading teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ready to Apply?
If you feel this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact and drive safety excellence across our portfolio, please apply and start your journey with YMCA North Tyneside!
Please note: This post requires proof of right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure (the cost of which will be met by the employer).
For more detailed information regarding our commitment to Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, and the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, please see our website for more details.
Pay: £32,000.00-£33,750.00 per year
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
