Job Description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Safety Coordinator

Blackwall Reach Office – London

£41,059 - £43,225 per year Plus Company car or car allowance

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday; 9am - 5pm

We have an opportunity for a Building Safety Co-ordinator to join our Building Safety team in London. This role will be flexible with a mixture of being office based, carrying out site visits & home working. The team is responsible for implementing change within the business to meet requirements of the Building Safety Act. The key focus will be on creating a Building Safety Case for all our high-rise buildings in scope which will ensure they are fit for occupation and safe for our residents.

The candidate will be given the chance to complete a level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety, they will be supported and developed in the role by their line manager and the Building Safety Technical Lead, as well as being mentored separately by another Building Safety Manager to help them through the course.

The role of Building Safety Coordinatorwill include:

• Working closely with the Building Safety Manager, attending our high-rise properties located at East, North and Southwest area of London on a regular basis, monitoring and assuring maintenance, repairs, remodelling and service work
• Reviewing building specific information such as Fire Risk Assessments, Structural Surveys and Maintenance Inspections
• Monitoring building safety remedial works and supporting internal maintenance teams to assist with completion
• Ensuring compliance with Government legislation, Health and Safety legislation and Group policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain sufficient knowledge of current building safety legislation to provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and customers
• Assist in gathering, monitoring, and recording relevant information required for Building Safety Cases to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act
• Review building safety processes, identifying and implementing process improvements ensuring they are followed by colleagues and residents and recorded in line with Group policy and procedure

Skills and experiences:

• Willing to undertake a level 4 qualification in fire safety to support them in the role
• A passion for resident safety and engaging with customers to improve their experience
• Experience working within a residential or social housing setting, working to improve customer safety
• Must be committed to regular and ongoing CPD related to building safety
• Working knowledge of the application of building regulations, legislation, and current practice
• Proven experience of carrying out onsite inspections, identifying, and working with stakeholders to manage risk
• Proficient user of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving license

Why work for us?

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Salary is £41,059 per annum (rising to £43,225 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date:23 June 2026

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing the 29th of June 2026. The exact date will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you -corporate.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

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Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.