Head of Building Safety and Remediation

Head of Building Safety & Remediation

London

£80,000 - £98,000

Hyde is seeking an exceptional leader to shape and deliver our building safety and remediation strategy. In this critical senior role, you will set the strategic direction for building safety across the organisation and lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of major remediation and improvement programmes.

You will ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act and all relevant legislation, embedding strong governance, rigorous risk management, and high-quality data standards so decisions remain evidence-based, auditable, and aligned with organisational priorities.

Working closely with the Asset Management & Sustainability Director, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement across the Operations Directorate—ensuring our homes and services are safe, sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible. You will be accountable for delivering safe, high-quality homes while managing complex programmes that balance regulatory compliance, operational performance, value for money, and environmental outcomes. Building customer trust through clear and empathetic communication is central to this role, as is strengthening partnerships with internal teams, external agencies, and regulators.

As a senior leader, you will champion a culture of high performance, professional development, and environmentally conscious practices—motivating teams to deliver excellence in building safety, fire safety, remediation, and sustainability.

Join us and play a pivotal role in ensuring Hyde remains proactive, compliant, and resilient in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Why Join Hyde?

Hyde is part of the Hyde group, one of the UK’s leading housing providers, managing and owning around 120,000 homes nationwide. We’re committed to building safe, sustainable communities where people can thrive. With a strong social purpose, long-term investment plans, and a focus on innovation, Hyde is a place where you can grow your career while making a real difference.

The Benefits of Joining Hyde

• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life assurance
• Award-winning flexible benefits platform
• Hybrid working options available

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are at Hyde. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be their authentic selves. By embracing different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, we unlock innovation and reflect the diverse communities we serve. At Hyde, inclusivity isn’t a one-off initiative — it’s embedded in our culture and central to how we work every day.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience large, complex, multi-site remediation projects with accountability for budgets, timelines, contracts, and technical delivery.
• Strong knowledge of building safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in managing compliance programs, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Experience leading high-performing teams, developing succession plans, and fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to set budgets, forecast, manage financial risk, and maximise external funding and efficiencies without compromising quality or compliance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, building trust with customers, regulators, contractors, and partners.
• CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management qualification (desirable or prepared to work towards).

Applicants with no prior experience of working at this level will be offered the starting salary.