Head of Electrical
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.