Building Safety Officer

PHOENIX COMMUNITY HOUSING; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization seeks a dedicated individual for its building safety team in London. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality fire safety management and compliance across properties. Ideal candidates will have experience in fire safety, excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to resident engagement. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellbeing program

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety or compliance-related roles.
• Organized and able to prioritize workload.
• Outgoing disposition for resident consultation.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of building and fire safety management.
• Engage and inform residents about safety measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for someone to join our building safety team to support the delivery of high quality, legally compliant building and fire safety management across Phoenix’s property portfolio.

You will play a vital role in ensuring that our buildings remain safe, compliant, and that our residents are engaged and informed. This role suits individuals with an outgoing disposition who can work with and consult residents, offering a high level of customer service.

Are you experienced in fire safety or compliance-related roles within the housing or public sector? Do you have a working knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation?

If you are organized, able to prioritize your workload, and have an attention to detail, this could be the role for you.

Interviews will take place in person on 18 June 2025. The application deadline is noon on 9 June 2025. Please submit a two-page A4 document outlining your suitability for the role. For more information, please contact Richie Richards.

About Phoenix Community Housing

Phoenix is a housing organization with a difference. We’re led by our residents, with a tenant as our Chair and residents as the largest group on our Board. Resident involvement is at the core of what we do, and it’s a key strength that has earned us various accolades and awards.

Based in south Lewisham, London, we are proud to be building new homes in our area. Since late 2021, we have expanded our management to include approximately 7,800 homes.

Our new Corporate Plan aims to deliver our vision of ‘together building a better future for our Phoenix Community,’ focusing on resident involvement, customer service, sustainability, and ensuring all residents have access to safe, affordable, and good-quality homes.

We offer a generous benefits package, including a wellbeing program, comprehensive learning and development opportunities, and a culture of employee involvement. We support work-life balance and are open to part-time, flexible working and job sharing options.

Phoenix is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and promoting their welfare. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.