Fire Risk Assessor

Paradigm Housing; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Housing is expanding its Fire team and seeks a Fire Risk Assessor to support an exciting period of growth. In this pivotal role, you'll carry out essential fire risk assessments and work closely with residents and colleagues, ensuring fire safety standards are met as a legal requirement. Join a supportive environment focused on safety, employee engagement, and sustainability.

Benefits

Best Companies 2 STAR accredited organization

Supportive environment

Focus on sustainability goals

Qualifications

• Experience conducting fire risk assessments in a housing context.
• Competency as a Fire Risk Assessor, willing to learn.
• Good physical fitness for access to various areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete compliant Type 1, Type 3, and Pre-Occupation Fire Risk Assessments.
• Visit residents to conduct PCFRAs and PEEPs.
• Provide fire safety advice and review documentation.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Service delivery

Job description

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Due to significant growth at Paradigm Housing Group, including the acquisition of a large number of properties from another housing association, we are expanding our Fire team to support our growing portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Fire Risk Assessor to join us at a pivotal time.

Paradigm’s top priority is the safety of our residentsand colleagues. In this role, you will work directly with residents to provide fire safety solutions, including Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments (PCFRAs) and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs). These assessments will soon become a legal requirement, so your contribution will be vital.

We are not necessarily looking for a candidate with a portfolio of qualifications; we are looking for someone with the right drive, energy, and passion for fire safety.

About the Role

As fire safety is a core activity, you will collaborate with colleagues across the business, so experience working cross-functionally is essential. You’ll work independently to a set standard, supported by the Fire Risk Assessor Manager, and be part of a small, specialised team within the Compliance department of our wider Property directorate.

• You will:
• Complete compliant Type 1, Type 3, and Pre-Occupation Fire Risk Assessments to a pre-determined programme.
• Visit residents where needed to complete PCFRAs and PEEPs.
• Provide expert advice to colleagues on fire safety matters.
• Review documentation from external organisations relating to resident fire safety.
• Contribute to our development programme by reviewing Reg 38 documents and pre-inspecting new build blocks.

This role involves site visits across our operating area, so a full UK driving licence and daily access to a car are essential. Business mileage, excluding your commute, will be reimbursed at the prevailing rate.

What We’re Looking For

• To be successful in this role, you should have:
• Demonstrable experience working to deadlines while engaging with customers and colleagues.
• Experience liaising with local fire and rescue services to build positive working relationships.
• A passion for fire safety and excellent service delivery, with experience conducting fire risk assessments in a team environment.
• Essential experience in fire risk assessment within a housing context.
• Competency as a Fire Risk Assessor and a willingness to continue learning in this evolving field.
• A reasonable level of physical fitness, as the role involves accessing roof voids and carrying ladders in line with health and safety requirements.

Why Join Us?

We are a Best Companies 2 STAR accredited organisation, recognised for our high employee engagement. We offer a welcoming, supportive environment and are focused on delivering our ambitious five-year corporate plan, including sustainability and environmental goals to provide quality homes for those who need them.

Further Information

For the full job description and person specification, please see the attachment at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries, please email and we’ll be happy to help.

As part of your application, please submit a CV and covering statement outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the job description and person specification.

Thank you for your interest in Paradigm Housing Group.

Shortlisting will be based on the criteria outlined in the person specification. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified.