Fire Risk Assessor

Sanctuary; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor for Royal Victoria Place in Dover to join the Compliance team. You will carry out fire risk assessments, audits and inspections across a portfolio in the South East, balancing site-based and home working to maintain high safety standards.

The role requires Level 4 (FPA) qualification or ongoing studies, and experience in social housing or construction helps. A full UK driving licence is required and 35 hours per week are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified to Fire Risk Assessor Level 4 (FPA) or currently undertaking the qualification.
• Recent experience in fire risk assessments or similar role.
• Knowledge of Fire regulations and current best practices.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments, audits and inspections across properties.
• Prepare and maintain reports and documentation for fire risk assessments.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet KPIs.
• Promote fire safety awareness and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Driver's licence

Education

Fire Risk Assessor Level 4 (FPA)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Fire Risk Assessor

Royal Victoria Place – Dover

£40,879 - £49,565 per year plus Company car or Car allowance of £7,703 per year

35 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our dedicated Fire and Security team. In this role, you will be working in a team primarily carrying out fire risk assessments, audits, and also assisting in carrying out secondary inspections of pre and post remedial works for the full portfolio of properties across the South East, ensuring high standards of safety are maintained. This position will be a balance of site and home working.

This position sits within Compliance, which is responsible for managing the Group’s compliance responsibilities consisting of gas servicing and fire risk assessments to ensure properties comply with legislation with our priority being the safety of our residents.

The role of Fire Risk Assessor will include:

• Undertaking fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and surveys in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Managing works related to fire risk assessments, inspections and surveys within agreed financial limits and in accordance with the organisation's financial policies and procedures
• Producing and maintaining reports/documentation for fire risk assessment specifications, with the ability to demonstrate inspections and remedial actions meet KPIs
• Coordinating, communicating and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery
• Raising awareness of fire risks and promoting fire safety measures

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Fire Risk Assessor Level 4 (FPA) or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role such as Fire Risk Surveyor, Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Safety Officer
• Proven track record of conducting fire risk assessments ideally gained in the social housing or construction sector (or similar)
• Some knowledge of Fire regulations including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, legislation and current and good practice
• Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• If qualified to FPA Level 4 role salary is £35,056 with an additional policy allowance of £12,031 per annum (rising to £36,901 with an additional policy allowance of £12,664 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
• Otherwise role salary is £35,056 with an additional policy allowance of £5,822 per annum (rising to £36,901 with an additional policy allowance of £6,129 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)