Building Safety Officer | Full Time | Walsall | £38,917

WATMOS Community Homes is looking for a Building Safety Officer to help keep its homes and communities safe.

You will work closely with the Building Safety Manager. Together, you will support fire, asbestos, water safety and wider compliance work across the housing portfolio.

This role is important because strong Building Safety depends on clear checks, accurate records and prompt action. You will monitor safety actions, inspect properties and oversee contractor work. You will also keep residents informed about work that affects their homes.

The role is based in Walsall, West Midlands, with hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Building Safety: Support safety and compliance work across WATMOS homes.
• Fire safety: Help monitor fire safety actions and related work.
• Asbestos safety: Support asbestos management and compliance activity.
• Water safety: Help manage water safety checks and actions.
• Contractors: Oversee contractor work and monitor service quality.
• Inspections: Carry out property and safety inspections.
• Records: Keep accurate and up-to-date compliance information.
• Safety actions: Track actions and help make sure work is completed.
• Resident contact: Keep residents informed about safety work.
• Team support: Work closely with the Building Safety Manager and other teams.

About You

You should have:

• Legal knowledge: Good knowledge of relevant housing and safety law.
• Health and safety knowledge: A clear understanding of health and safety duties.
• Compliance experience: An understanding of what supports strong compliance.
• Organisation: The ability to plan work and manage several priorities.
• Stakeholder skills: Confidence working with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Customer focus: A commitment to clear and helpful services.
• IT skills: Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems.
• Communication: The ability to explain issues clearly to people at all levels.
• Teamwork: A positive and professional approach to working with others.
• Attention to detail: The ability to keep clear and accurate records.

What WATMOS Community Homes Offers

WATMOS offers:

• Salary: £38,917 per year.
• Working pattern: Hybrid working.
• Location: Walsall, West Midlands.
• Flexible working: Flexible working options for many roles.
• Family support: Family-friendly employment policies.
• Sick pay: Enhanced sick pay.
• Parental leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Health support: Free eye tests and flu vaccinations.
• Travel support: A travel season ticket loan scheme.
• Car scheme: Access to a car lease scheme.
• Discounts: Retail, leisure and travel discounts.
• Recognition: Employee recognition awards.
• Workplace benefits: Free refreshments.

How to Apply

Applications are made through the WATMOS Community Homes careers website.

The source vacancy page currently states that this role is no longer available. Candidates can check the careers website for new Building Safety and compliance vacancies.

Application Tips

Make sure your CV shows experience in Building Safety, housing compliance or property services. Include examples of inspections, contractor monitoring and accurate record keeping. Highlight any work linked to fire, asbestos or water safety. Keep each example brief and explain how your work reduced risk or improved resident safety.