The Building Safety Regulator (BSR), an arm's-length body of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, is responsible for improving building safety in England, particularly for higher-risk residential buildings. At the forefront of post-Grenfell reform, BSR Is driving regulatory change across the sector and supports the government's housing agenda.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to lead the regulator as it continues its improvement journey. You will bring strong board-level leadership, strategic insight and a proven ability to drive improvement across complex environments. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of building safety, strengthen public confidence, and ensure the regulator remains focused on its core mission of protecting residents and raising standards across the built environment.

Full details of the role, responsibilities and commitments are set out in the Candidate Pack, which you can download here.

We want to receive applications from a wide range of individuals and welcome candidates from traditionally under-represented groups including those from an ethnic minority background.

This is an important role, and we hope you will apply.

Time commitment - is expected to be a minimum of 12 days per month (156 days per annum).

Should you have any questions please email: bsrchair@gatenbysanderson.com

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About the employer

Please give yourself enough time to read and complete the required fields on the following website in addition to completing your application on the GatenbySanderson website: https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9527

Recruitment Timetable

Closing Date for Applications
Tuesday 15 September 2026 @ 5.00pm

Shortlisting (Managed by MHCLG)
w/c Monday 5 October 2026

Panel interviews (In person - location will be confirmed upon shortlisting)
w/c Monday 9 November 2026

How to Apply

To apply please submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages). Include your education, professional qualifications and full employment history. (PDF format no password or signature)
• Supporting Statement (maximum 2 pages). Please tailor your statement to set out your suitability for the role and how you meet the selection criteria. We suggest you use specific examples to demonstrate how you meet the criteria. If you can offer experience in more than one of the areas referenced above, please clearly reference and evidence those criteria in a single supporting statement. (PDF format no password or signature)
• The contact details for two referees who can comment on your ability to fulfil the role. We will not approach any referees without your prior consent.

After you have completed your application, you will see a confirmation screen acknowledging your application. You will also receive an email to the email address you provided, confirming receipt of your application. If you do not receive this acknowledgment immediately, please check your spam and, if you still cannot see it, please email Toria.Lorman-Connolly@gatenbysanderson.com

Once submitted, you cannot retrieve your application to make any further amends so please ensure you are happy that it is fully complete.

Please follow this link to complete the required fields on the following website in addition to completing your application on the GatenbySanderson website: https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9527

The closing date and time for applications is Tuesday 15 September 2026 @ 5pm, please note that after this date and time we will be unable to accept your application.

Due to the high volume expected with this campaign we will be unable to offer personal feedback if candidates are unsuccessful in their application.