Assistant Director of Compliance and Building Safety
A place to make a difference
Location: This is a hybrid role with a national remit and travel to Accent schemes and offices. You’ll be contracted to your nearest Accent office (Bradford/Burnley/Camberley/Peterborough/Stockton).
Salary: Circa £90k per annum
Permanent, 35 hours per week.
Shape safer homes. Build stronger communities. Lead with impact.
This is an exciting time to join Accent.
We’re making significant investment in our homes, assets, and compliance services, strengthening our commitment to providing safe, high-quality, and sustainable homes for our customers across a national portfolio.
We’re now looking for an exceptional leader to join us as Assistant Director of Compliance & Building Safety - a critical role that will shape how we deliver safety, compliance, and customer assurance across our organisation.
About the Role
As our Assistant Director of Compliance and Building Safety, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across compliance, building safety, and managing agent services.
You’ll ensure we meet and exceed our regulatory obligations while delivering excellent, customer-focused safety services.
From leading compliance programmes to shaping our “Building a Safer Future” approach, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring every customer feels safe in their home.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Leading our approach to asset compliance and building safety, covering gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, legionella, lifts, and more
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Ensuring 100% compliance through robust systems, data (the “golden thread”), and performance monitoring
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Driving a zero-tolerance culture for health and safety risks
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Overseeing procurement and contract management, ensuring strong performance and value for money
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Acting as a key contact with the Building Safety Regulator
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Developing KPIs and early warning indicators to manage and improve performance
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Leading high-performing teams and supply chains, embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
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Managing budgets and ensuring efficient, cost-effective delivery
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Supporting delivery of our Asset Management Strategy and long-term investment plans
Why Join Us?
You’ll join Accent at a pivotal time, as we continue our transformation journey with significant investment in our assets, systems, and compliance approach. With a national footprint, you’ll have the opportunity to influence and make a meaningful impact across diverse communities. We offer flexible and hybrid working, giving you the freedom to choose a base and work in a way that supports you. As a senior leader, you will play a key role in shaping strategy and driving meaningful change across the organisation. Above all, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to improving lives through safe, sustainable homes.
Your Leadership Impact
At Accent, leadership is about more than delivery, it’s about creating the right culture.
You’ll:
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Champion a customer-first mindset
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Build inclusive, high-performing teams
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Encourage innovation and new thinking
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Develop and support colleagues to thrive
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Lead with integrity, transparency, and care
To view/download the Assistant Director of Compliance and Building Safety job description please click here.
About you
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CIH Level 5 (or equivalent with CIH top-ups), or willingness to work towards
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Extensive experience in construction or a related field, with a strong track record of managing compliance and safety across large property portfolios
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Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop high-performing teams
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Strong leadership and motivational skills
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In-depth knowledge of compliance and health & safety regulations
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Demonstrated experience managing substantial budgets and delivering value through effective procurement
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Excellent negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations and build effective stakeholder relationships
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Strong IT literacy, including MS Office and asset management systems
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As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, flexibility to work outside normal hours where required, including occasional evenings and weekends may be required
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
The successful applicant will be subject to pre‑employment checks, such as DBS and social media screening, before an offer is confirmed.
Interviews
We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.
Stage 1: A Place to Connect
A Teams interview with the Executive Director of Assets & Compliance and another member of the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.
Planned date: 31st July or 3rd August via Teams.
Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths
You’ll deliver a presentation to the panel and have your final behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance.
Planned date: 7th or 11th August at our Bradford office or 12th or 13th August at our Peterborough office.
We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.
A place to build a future
We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:
Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.
Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
If you have any queries about the role, please email: [email protected]
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
