3813 Head of Electrical - Anchor hanover

Head of Electrical

Anchor

 

• Location: Flexible, UK (with travel)
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
• Contract: 18 month Fixed Term Contract

About Anchor

Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Resident & Building Safety team is dedicated to ensuring electrical safety and compliance, protecting residents and maintaining high standards across our portfolio.



The Role:

We are seeking a Head of Electrical to lead our electrical safety compliance programme, ensuring adherence to The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671, and related standards. Reporting to the Director of Resident & Building Safety, you will act as the NICEIC Duty Holder/Qualified Supervisor, overseeing EICRs, emergency lighting, and electrical systems while embedding a compliance-first and customer-first culture.

This role involves technical leadership, contractor management, and resident engagement to deliver safe and high-quality electrical services.



Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Electrical SME and NICEIC Duty Holder, ensuring compliance with electrical safety legislation and standards.
• Oversee EICRs, testing, remedial programmes, and emergency lighting maintenance across the portfolio.
• Develop and implement electrical compliance policies, maintaining accurate records for audits and governance.
• Commission and manage contracts for electrical services, ensuring supplier performance and value for money.
• Communicate with residents about electrical works, addressing complaints promptly and empathetically.
• Lead investigations into electrical incidents and liaise with HSE, NICEIC, and Fire and Rescue Services.
• Manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in electrical compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

About You:

You are an experienced leader with expertise in electrical compliance and safety. You bring:

 

• Deep knowledge of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, BS 7671, and electrical risk management.
• Senior leadership experience delivering EICRs, emergency lighting testing, and remedial programmes.
• Proven skills in contractor procurement, performance management, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to conduct site inspections and incident investigations.
• City & Guilds 2391, NICEIC Qualified Supervisor, and 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) qualifications, or substantial experience with a commitment to achieve them.
• A Housing Management Qualification (CIH Level 4 or above) or willingness to work towards it, and a full, clean UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

Join Anchor and lead critical electrical safety initiatives to protect our residents. We offer:
 

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to drive electrical compliance in a values-driven organisation.
• Professional development and a collaborative, inclusive working environment.
• A chance to make a significant impact on resident safety and service quality.

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