Building Safety Officer

GreenSquareAccord; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenSquareAccord is seeking a Building Safety Officer to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and provide technical support across the business. This role, based in Chippenham, involves conducting inspections, supporting fire safety initiatives, and updating records. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 in fire safety and possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days

Birthday day off

Defined contribution pension scheme matching up to 6%

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Blue Light discount card membership

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of compliance inspections.
• Provide technical advice on fire safety.
• Coordinate completion of actions from fire risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fire Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title - Building Safety Officer

Head Office Location - Brindley Place, Birmingham

Location - Chippenham based - may need to assist with Midlands team when required

Salary - £33,400-£41,800 (plus works van) per annum - depending on skills and experience

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - Full Time (37 hours)

About the role

• Effectively deliver a programme of compliance inspections.
• Support the Fire Safety Technical Supervisor.
• Coordinate the swift completion of any recommendations and actions arising from FRA`s, provide evidence and ensure records / audit trail is updated.
• Provide technical advice across the business in relation to all aspects of fire safety relevant to the managed portfolio.
• Provide advice and support in relations to Emergency Evacuation Plans and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans.
• Ensure all records and information are in place and up to date on relevant systems. Carry out sample audits of data as required.
• Responsible for identifying the technical solutions for fire safety works, and support investment teams in the delivery of major schemes, repair teams and contractors in the delivery of minor works.
• Carry out minor works arising from Fire risk assessments and provide / upload supporting evidence.
• Undertake Fire Door inspections as part of a rolling programme, and raise relevant works actions for delivery.
• Any other tasks which maybe required to support the Fire Safety Technical Supervisor.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.

About you

• Desired NVQ Level 3 preferably in fire safety
• Experience in Microsoft Office (word / Excel / Microsoft Teams)
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a busy team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively and sensitively in person, via telephone and in writing with a range of stake holders, internal and external
• Ability to problem solve, think creatively, and identify innovative solutions to challenges
• Experience of working in a compliance, health, and safety- related or a housing related service for residential buildings
• Desired relative experience in trade background within the housing sector undertaking a variety of tasks.
• Full UK driving licence

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.

We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.

Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.

We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

Benefits

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes.

-Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams.

- 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days.

- One day off for your birthday.

- Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave.

- A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions

- We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.

- Access to Blue Light discount card membership.

- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

- Cycle to work Scheme

- Eligible for occupational sick pay

How to apply

If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you`ve been waiting for, we`d love to hear from you.

Email your Cv to [e-mail] or click apply now.

All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.

GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.

If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.