Fire, Health & Safety Advisor

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire, Health & Safety Advisor to join their team in the South of England. This pivotal role involves ensuring fire safety compliance and supporting health and safety assurance efforts across multiple sites. The successful candidate will engage with Fire Safety Authorities and conduct essential fire risk assessments. With a commitment to employee growth and a values-driven approach, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and professional qualifications

Wellbeing programs

Leadership development programs

Qualifications

• Qualified to undertake Fire Risk Assessments and Inspections.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and audits with Fire Safety Authorities.
• Complete Fire Risk Assessments and audits as required.
• Provide advice on health and safety issues.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessments

Health and Safety Legislation

CDM Regulations

Fire Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Education

Tech IOSH or equivalent qualification

Job description

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We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than [number missing], people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

Orbit is recruiting for a Fire, Health & Safety Advisor, with experience in fire safety practice, to join our team providing vital services to employees, customers, and partners in the South (London/Kent areas).

The Health & Safety Assurance Advisor supports the Health & Building Safety Assurance Lead in implementing and maintaining a Group-wide Health and Safety Management System to ensure legal compliance and sector-leading service. You will also be a fire safety expert, working directly with fire public services to ensure fire safety for our southern properties.

The successful candidate will be based in the South/South East, covering outer London and Southern counties.

This role is part of Corporate Services, supporting colleagues to excel.

What you'll achieve

1. Attend meetings and audits with Fire Safety Authorities regarding Orbit buildings and discuss or challenge outcomes as appropriate.
2. Support assurance efforts on CDM and Building Safety compliance, liaising with external agencies like HSE, Fire Authorities, and Environmental Health.
3. Complete Fire Risk Assessments, audits, and other inspections as required.
4. Provide advice, guidance, and support on health and safety issues, primarily fire safety, including training for staff.
5. Review and report on Health & Safety compliance across the organization.
6. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and attend Health & Safety Committees.

What you'll bring

Essential skills

• Qualified and competent to undertake Fire Risk Assessments and Inspections, with knowledge of Fire Safety Regulations and standards.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Understanding of current health and safety legislation and standards.
• Experience in delivering and monitoring H&S activities across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Tech IOSH or equivalent qualification.

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in many ways. We offer benefits and wellbeing programs to help you and your loved ones thrive, along with flexible working options for better work-life balance.

We support your growth through training, professional qualifications, and leadership development programs, including access to business schools and experiential learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We make a difference together. Our values-driven approach combines performance and a passion for progress and people. Discover more on our careers website.

How we hire

Our process is simple and fair:

• Online application
• Interviews
• Decision and offer

Some roles require a DBS check to safeguard our community.