Building Compliance and Assurance Lead

Please note in regards to location this role can be based anywhere and travel will be required across England to our ATMS Safe houses

Contract: This is a fixed term position until July 2027 with the possibility of extension

Working hours: Minimum 35 hours per week

Interview Date: Either enter the date or To be confirmed

Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant environments that empower those most in need? The Salvation Army’s Anti-Trafficking & Modern Slavery Direct Delivery Department (ATMS DD) is seeking an experienced and committed Building Compliance & Assurance Lead to oversee health, safety, and contractual standards across our network of safe houses and outreach centres.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead on all aspects of building compliance and assurance for 12 sites (10 safe houses and 2 outreach offices) across England, ensuring survivors and staff are housed and supported in secure, habitable, and dignified spaces.
• Work closely with Service Managers, landlords (internal and external), and property colleagues to guarantee that all accommodation units meet statutory health and safety standards, contractual accommodation requirements, and repair timeframes.
• Oversee the successful integration of Home Office contractual requirements with internal and third-party building services agreements, ensuring seamless service delivery and robust compliance with the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract (MSVCC).
• Act as the operational bridge between the Direct Delivery team, TSA Property Department, Salvation Army Homes (SAH), and other stakeholders, strengthening relationships to improve frontline services.
• Monitor, review, and report on compliance performance, proactively addressing risks and driving continuous improvement in building safety and quality standards.

To be successful in the role you will have;

• Strong experience of working successfully in a similar property/housing compliance role, in a demanding contractual/commissioned/regulated work environment
• Strong knowledge and experience of developing and implementing systems/processes to analyse, manage and report on property related compliance risks
• Strong working knowledge of UK housing standards and statutory property compliance
• Strong practical working knowledge of the standard building and maintenance works required for the operation of a varied property portfolio, to enable you to work in partnership with building specialists/contractors to facilitate the completion of works to agreed time, quality and budgetary targets
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or valid certified equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence and ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland Territory to visit sites/settings on a regular basis
• The ability and willingness to work within and be empathic with the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission

Join us and be part of a dedicated team making a tangible difference in the fight against modern slavery.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS:Enhanced Adult Workforce DBS Disclosure), Driving Licence, relevant qualifications and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.  

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme