Regulator - Investigation and Enforcement (HEO)

As part of the Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) was established under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). There is considerable work still to do to develop and embed this fledgling regime and much work yet to come in the response to the Grenfell inquiry reports. This requires BSR to secure lasting and positive changes in industry leadership, competence and culture, work with stakeholders to overcome challenges and seize the opportunities that arise from policy that is driven from the very highest levels of Government.

The BSR is a key part of the Government’s reforms of building regulation and fire safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The BSR are responsible for delivering the new, more stringent regulatory regime for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) in England; overseeing the safety and performance of the wider built environment, overseeing the building control profession; setting technical standards and providing technical advice to industry and Government; and helping to improve the competence of professions and trades working on buildings.

We are seeking ambitious candidates to join us as Regulators within BSR. These roles will be critical within BSR and play an important role to secure progress against the BSR’s wider delivery priorities.

Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) became an Arm's Length Body (ALB) of Ministry for Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) on 1st June 2026.

The BSR is a Non-crown, Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), and as such its employees are Public Servants, rather than Civil Servants.

All employees will have access to:

• The Civil Service Pension Scheme.
• Civil Service Jobs and the ability to apply for roles advertised Across Government.
• The entitlement to compensation being calculated in line with the Civil Service Compensation Scheme.

Existing Civil Servants transferring into BSR will have their continuity of Service recognised for the purposes of sick pay and annual leave entitlement. However, if they later move to another Civil Service department, continuity of service may not automatically be recognised by the receiving department. This would be subject to that department’s own policies and arrangements.

As a Regulator you will work as part of a team that undertake proportionate investigations and enforcement into potential breaches of the Building Safety Act 2022 and other relevant legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, gather and sift evidence. Record, retain and review material to comply with disclosure responsibilities under the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA).
• Develop and implement strategies for interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects (under caution) in line with the principles of achieving best evidence and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
• Take appropriate and proportionate enforcement action in line with BSR policies Critically analyse complex information to make accountable and well-reasoned decisions or recommendations, across regulation and investigation.
• Prepare and submit files to decision-makers, including to prosecutors for charging decisions or tribunal hearings, attending court to give evidence and supporting prosecutors.
• Effectively manage own case work and develop appropriate strategies aligned to investigative and regulatory objectives.
• Provide victims and witnesses with support throughout the investigation process ensuring they are kept up to date, and any identified risks are effectively managed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and stakeholders and problem solve through negotiation and communication.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability and Experience.

Civil Service Work Strengths test

Please be advised that the test IS NOT timed.

Upon submitting your short application form, you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Work Strengths Test.

Please complete the online tests as soon as possible, within 24-48 hours is recommended, to allow time to complete your full application.

If you successfully pass the test, you will then be invited to complete the final stage of your application.

You must complete the online tests and your full application form by 12.00 Midday on Friday 16th October 2026. If you fail to complete the online test and full application form before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn.

Guidance for the test can be found here Preparing for the Civil Service Work Strengths Test - GOV.UK and further guidance will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.

There is currently no scheduled maintenance for online tests for the duration of this advert.

Application Information

As part of your application, you will be invited to complete a Personal Statement, of no more than 750 words, which demonstrates how you meet the Essential Skills and Criteria of the job advert.

Application Guidance

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement How to apply

Sift Information

The sift is expected to take place during week commencing 19th October 2026 when you will be assessed on your Personal Statement.

In the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will take place when we will assess on the lead criterion of essential skills 'A working knowledge of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA).

If you meet the benchmark for the lead criterion element, you will be progressed to a full sift of your Personal Statement.

Interview Information

Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 26th October 2026 when you will be assessed against the behaviours detailed within the job advert.

Please note that sift and interview dates may be subject to change dependent on panel availability.

Sponsorship

This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.

Further Information

Please note that a Reserve List will be held for the period of up to 12 months. There is no guarantee you will be offered a role from our reserve lists, so if you see a vacancy on Civil Service Jobs that you are interested in, we recommend you apply.

BSR reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within BSR. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.

From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, BSR’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment. If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK

It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of BSR terms and conditions, please see the attached BSR Terms and Conditions document.

Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.

BSR is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.

If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: hr.resourcing-team@hse.gov.uk

If successful in securing your role, BSR can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with BSR.

Any move to BSR from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.