Block Safety Officer

Irwell Valley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social housing is seeking passionate individuals to join their Fire Safety Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in fire safety regulations while contributing to the safety of communities. With a strong commitment to social purpose, the organization provides full training and mentoring to ensure your success. You will be responsible for conducting inspections, maintaining customer satisfaction, and supporting compliance efforts. Join a welcoming and inclusive environment where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of residents across Greater Manchester.

Benefits

Company vehicle for work purposes

Full training and mentoring

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting inspections or audits is essential.
• High standards of customer care and interpersonal skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Inspect communal areas to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation.
• Assist the Fire Safety Team with contractor access and signage installation.

Skills

Inspections or audits experience

Customer care and service

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of fire safety regulations

Fire Safety qualifications / NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate

Job description

Salary £26,712 pa + Company vehicle (for work purposes only)

The vacancy

• Contract type: Permanent, Full time
• Hours: 35 hours per week (agile working arrangements in place)
• Closing date: 14th May 2025
• Interview date: 23rd May 2025

Our organisation is all about people – the residents of our homes, the communities we serve, and our employees. We recruit for attitude and behaviour, which are central to building relationships and delivering great experiences. We seek passionate colleagues who are responsible and proactive.

As a not-for-profit housing association, we provide affordable homes and services to over 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and aim to enable people to live well in their homes and communities.

If you are passionate about fire safety, detail-oriented, enjoy completing tasks, and want to join a team that values these qualities, this is a great opportunity to start your career in fire safety.

This role will help you develop knowledge of fire safety regulations and assist Irwell Valley Homes in complying with statutory obligations. You will receive full training, ongoing mentoring, and opportunities for career progression, including external qualifications for suitable candidates.

Your responsibilities will include inspecting communal areas of our blocks to ensure compliance with legislation, visiting all blocks weekly or monthly, and recording inspections. You will also assist the Fire Safety Team with tasks such as granting contractor access and installing fire safety signage, while maintaining customer satisfaction and managing associated risks.

We need people who have:

• Experience in completing inspections or audits
• High standards of customer care and service
• Interpersonal skills for liaising with colleagues and customers
• Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and best practices (desirable but not essential)
• Fire Safety qualifications / NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (desirable)

A full valid driving licence is required due to the nature of the role.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We support everyone to be themselves at work, creating a welcoming environment. We encourage applications from females, especially in underrepresented areas such as Trades and Construction.

If you want to join our team and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The company

Irwell Valley Homes is a housing association providing affordable homes and services to over 16,000 people across Greater Manchester, employing over 280 colleagues.

We are a charitable, registered provider of social housing, offering homes mainly for social rent, with some for affordable rent, market rent, and shared ownership. We also provide supported housing for people with dementia, mental health issues, disabilities, homelessness, and domestic abuse.

We deliver services and support to help customers sustain tenancies and improve their lives. We actively engage with customers to shape our services and review our effectiveness.