HRA Fire Safety & Compliance Manager

Oxford City Council is seeking an experienced and driven HRA Fire Safety & Compliance Manager to lead the delivery of fire safety and statutory compliance across its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) portfolio of approximately 8000 homes.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that the Council meets its obligations as a social housing landlord in relation to resident safety regulatory compliance and asset assurance. The postholder will lead the fire safety and compliance functions across housing assets ensuring a robust proactive and risk-based approach to compliance management aligned with legislative requirements and Consumer Standards.

You will oversee the delivery of key compliance areas including fire safety gas electrical water hygieneasbestosand lift safety ensuring that all statutory obligations are met andevidenced. You will also play a key role in strengthening governance improving performance visibility and embedding a culture of safetyaccountabilityand continuous improvement.

The role will work closely with operational teams capital investmentteamsand delivery partners to ensure compliance is fully integrated into asset management and service delivery. There will also be a short-term requirement toprovideprofessional fire safety advice across non-HRA (General Fund) assets whererequired.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Neil Schofield on

Note: All vacancies close at23:59on the stated closing date.

Required Experience:

Manager