Published date: 25 October 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 30 October 2024, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79620000

Location of contract

B70 8SZ

Value of contract

£13,095.72 to £13,887.39

Procurement reference

IT-230-8726-TL24/10/24

Published date

25 October 2024

Closing date

30 October 2024

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

11 November 2024

Contract end date

31 May 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Job Title: Head of Building Safety and Compliance
Rate of Pay: ?700/day
Hours: 37
Location: Roway lane
Start Date: 11/11/2024
Contract type: Agency

Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role.

Brief description:
Sandwell Council is committed to enhancing the quality and safety of its housing stock, which includes approximately 28,000 properties. After significant organizational changes, we are on an exciting journey to modernize and improve our services for residents.
We seek a passionate and decisive Head of Building Safety and Compliance on an Interim basis to ensure our properties are safe and compliant. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing compliance in critical areas such as fire safety, structural integrity, electrical and gas installations, asbestos management, and more.
As a key leader, you will manage compliance for 52 high-rise buildings, ensuring full adherence to the Building Safety Act and related regulations. You will also provide support to the Assistant Director and manage a team of five professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
o Responsible for building safety for the residential stock.
o Responsible for a team of compliance officers providing the second line of assurance looking at horizon scanning and emerging risks.
o Lead initiatives to improve service quality and performance culture.
o Prepare and present complex policy documents and reports.
o Manage budgets and engage with internal and external stakeholders.
o Stay informed about emerging legislation and technologies to effectively manage risks.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
o Relevant professional qualifications in key compliance areas.
o Experience in a politically sensitive environment and managing strategic issues.
o Extensive experience in property compliance within social housing.
o Proven track record in improving service quality and engaging stakeholders.
o Understanding of local government decision-making processes.
o Understanding local government decision making and governance and experience of working with elected members and boards.
o As a politically restricted role, experience of working with political processes and managing politically sensitive issues at a strategic level is a must.



Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. You will also need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs.

No DBS is required for this role.
This role is Inside IR35
Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor

You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet ...

More information

Links

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The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest.

Closing date for submission of quotations is 30th October 2024, 3pm

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Tania Lobo

Address

1 Providence Place
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8SZ
United Kingdom

Telephone

01215693300

Email

Tania_Lobo@sandwell.gov.uk