# Building Safety Regulator, Deputy Director of Operations **Company**: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government **Location**: Aberdeen, Scotland **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: GBP 86,000 per year **Category**: Policy & Public Affairs **Industry**: Government & Public Sector **Apply**: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/building-safety-regulator-deputy-director-operations-117056?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_a267ad2f-31b ## Description The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is a key part of the Government's reforms of building regulation and fire safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. We are seeking two ambitious candidates to join us as Deputy Director of Operations within the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR). The Deputy Directors of Operations will be fundamental to the success of the BSR's operational objectives, turning business plan commitments and policies into proportionate, evidence-led, risk-based regulatory decisions and leading and delivering key regulatory functions aimed at ensuring that higher-risk buildings (HRBs) are safe and that residents feel safe in their homes. The teams that you lead are responsible for: - Assessing HRB land use planning and building assessment certificate applications - Delivering building control for HRB construction projects - Investigation of incidents and complaints - Using enforcement and other sanctions to reduce risks, secure compliance with the law and hold duty holders to account - Providing data, risk, quality assurance and people expertise to support operational delivery The role requires the post-holder to have the leadership and interpersonal skills to quickly establish their professional credibility and authority. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead the implementation and delivery, in a high-performing culture, of the BSR's statutory consultation function, the delivery of the building control function for HRBs, the regulation of currently occupied HRBs in England, the investigation of incidents and resident complaints with regards HRBs, and the operational excellence function which supports a high-performing culture - Building capability and providing strong leadership to and management of, a multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed operational division, inspiring its people and developing their capability, as well as inculcating a culture of teamwork, high performance and continuous improvement - Developing and delivering an agreed programme of work that assures the effective management and control by duty holders of building safety risks in HRBs, the delivery of professional building control services by private and public-sector building control providers, and maintain public confidence in BSR and the new regulatory system - Ensuring high standards of regulatory decision making by regulators and providing a high standard of regulatory advice to senior leaders, within the context of government policies and relevant regulatory frameworks - Managing business risks, ensuring effective deployment of resources and accurate forecasts of performance - Ensuring effective information flows and sharing of insight across BSR, other government departments, and local regulators to build broader capability and a joined-up approach to duty-holders and other stakeholders in the built environment - Establishing and maintaining external networks to promote partnerships to deliver the BSR's regulatory objectives and strategic goals **Essential Criteria:** - Experience of leading large, geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary delivery teams, including the effective management of remote workforces, driving high performance, consistency of approach, engagement and accountability - Proven track record of mobilising, leading and transforming complex operational delivery functions, establishing new capabilities, integrating specialist teams and delivering government objectives in demanding and highly scrutinised environments - Substantial experience leading, contributing and shaping policy, strategy and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to translate strategic intent into practical implementation plans, operational delivery models and measurable outcomes - Demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining influential relationships with senior stakeholders at Board, Executive and Government level, securing collaboration, managing competing priorities and influencing outcomes within complex regulatory and political environments - Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide visible leadership during periods of change, uncertainty or heightened public interest, maintaining the confidence of staff, stakeholders, the organisations BSR regulate and the wider public **Desirable:** - Experience as a Senior Responsible Officer or equivalent leadership role for complex enforcement, compliance or investigation activity - A strong track record of influencing behavioural and cultural change across a sector, profession or regulated community, promoting compliance, raising standards and fostering positive engagement with regulatory objectives - Experience operating successfully in high-profile and highly scrutinised environments, demonstrating sound judgement, resilience and the ability to make timely decisions while upholding the principles of good regulation, transparency and public accountability - Experience representing an organisation at senior forums, industry events, media engagements and stakeholder meetings, communicating complex regulatory issues clearly to build confidence, trust and understanding **Benefits:** - Defined benefit pension scheme (a career average basis for new recruits) - Learning and development tailored to your role - An environment with flexible working options - A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity - Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career - Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture - 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave - Parental leave benefits For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/). ## Skills ### Required - leadership - regulatory frameworks - strategic planning - communication - influencing ### Nice to have - Senior Responsible Officer - behavioural and cultural change - high-profile environments - media engagements --- Source: [Apply at jobsgopublic.com](https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/building-safety-regulator-deputy-director-operations-117056?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)