Private Sector Fire and Building Safety Strategic Lead

Private Sector Fire and Building Safety Strategic Lead - Tower Hamlets Careers Skip to main content Saved Jobs Log In Menu Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Home Directorates Show menu for Directorates Shaping the future of Human Resources and Organisational Development About Us Show menu for About Us Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working for Tower Hamlets How to apply Tower Hamlets - the place The council Vacancies Contact Us Private Sector Fire and Building Safety Strategic Lead Posted on 12/10/2026 Save Job Apply Home Vacancies Private Sector Fire and Building Safety Strategic Lead External Advertising End Date External Advertising End Date: 02 Nov 2026 Internal Advertising End Date Internal Advertising End Date: 02 Nov 2026 All Locations All Locations: Office All Locations is a required field Contract Type Contract Type Secondment/Fixed term contract Pay, Benefits and Supplements Pay, Benefits and Supplements: £75,684 - £80,667 per annum (Grade O) About The Role About the Role Tower Hamlets is rebuilding its team dedicated to deliver the London Remediation Acceleration Action Plan to keep residents safe in their homes. This role will at the heart of leading that work. The role does not require technical qualifications but is moreover about programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and a commitment to resident safety. Reporting directly to the Director this role will provide effective programme management and strategic advice. As well as strong and inspirational leadership working closely with MHCLG, GLA, Homes England, LFB, JIT on prioritisation and escalation. You’ll implement a resources plan and effectively and manage a high-profile, multi-disciplinary technical team delivering inspections, assessments, enforcement, and legal casework. You’ll act as the main senior escalation point for buildings of concern and be an active listener to resident concerns. Key Responsibilities Leadership of the team’s programme of work and its resources Stakeholder relationship management Installation of robust data management Submission of statutory and other returns to government, GLA or others Solution focussed strategic advice About You You will have: Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and Housing Act 2004. Understanding of high-rise and higher-risk residential buildings Excellent understanding of risk governance, compliance, and enforcement in high-risk residential buildings, with a focus on external wall systems and systemic building defects. Proven ability to lead a sensitive and high-profile programme. Experience in managing a multi-disciplinary team in a high-pressure environment Excellent stakeholder management Extensive experience negotiating compliance outcomes with freeholders, agents, developers, and leaseholders A commitment to improving housing standards and resident safety This is a fixed term contract for 24 months. Our Benefits Competitive salary Local Government Pension Scheme membership. Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas. Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance. Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans). Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy , with clear career development and leadership pathways. About You About Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offe