Fire Risk Assessor

Origin Housing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in London is looking for a Fire Risk Assessor. This role involves managing fire safety across the business, conducting assessments, and delivering training. Candidates should hold a minimum Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety and have current knowledge of fire safety legislation. The position offers a competitive salary of £58,776 and various benefits, including flexible working and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Flexible working

25-day holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of fire safety and legislation relevant to the role.
• Understanding of the fire sector code of practice for fire risk assessors.
• Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing fire safety to reduce overall risk.
• Drive fire safety culture and support the team.
• Conduct fire risk assessments across the housing portfolio.

Skills

Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (minimum GIFireE)

Knowledge of fire safety legislation

Ability to work in teams

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent

Working towards membership of Fire Risk Assessment professional registration

Job description

Overview

Fire Risk Assessor - Permanent - Salary £58,776 Per Annum + Benefits

A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day matters to the well-being of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities. Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people\'s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are not for profit and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.

What youll do

• Be part of the fire team and assist in the effective management of fire safety across the business to reduce overall fire risk to residents and the business, and ensure compliance with legislation requirements.
• Drive fire safety culture across the business and support the team through the competency framework.
• Assist in the implementation of the fire risk management system, including supporting the business and conducting fire risk assessments across the housing portfolio.
• Deliver and/or arrange fire safety training across the business to relevant staff and help managers identify training needs.
• Assist on the operational delivery of the fire assessment programme, ensuring the fire risk assessments are delivered on time and to the appropriate standard.
• Provide technical support and advice across the business.

What youll need

• Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (minimum GIFireE) or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (minimum AIFSM) or equivalent and/or working towards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent (minimum Level 3 qualification and recognised course in fire risk assessment).
• Holds or is working towards membership of Fire Risk Assessment professional registration, or third-party certification (e.g., IFE, IFSM, IFPO and Warrington).
• Up-to-date knowledge of fire safety and other legislation relevant to the role.
• Understanding of the fire sector federation code of practice for fire risk assessors and competency requirements for the industry.
• Knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems.
• Ability to work in small teams of fire professionals.

Our Values

• Create energy
• Build trust
• Be generous
• Stay grounded
• Remember the little things
• We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Benefits

• Flexible working to balance work and home life with technology and equipment to support remote or on-site work.
• Generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, with opportunity to buy and sell leave.
• Salary of £58,776 per annum + benefits.
• 2 additional 'giving something back' volunteer days.
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of salary.
• Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay.
• Simply Health cash plan for health appointments, including physiotherapy, dental and opticians.
• Interest-free loans for season tickets or other large purchases.
• Annual staff conference, team away days and team meal allowance.
• Access to Perk Box and employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities to join staff network groups and refer a friend bonus.
• Learning and development opportunities including induction, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and professional membership when required.