Fire Risk Assessor

Sanctuary Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in Greater London is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to join their Fire and Security team. You will conduct fire risk assessments and assist in inspections for their properties. The ideal candidate will hold Fire Risk Assessor Level 4 certification and have relevant experience in the field. This role blends site and home working, with a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks for inclusion

Policy allowance with salary progression

Qualifications

• Must bring original certification verifying qualifications to the interview.
• Proven track record in conducting fire risk assessments in social housing or construction.
• Experience working to deadlines and prioritising workloads.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and surveys.
• Produce and maintain reports for fire risk assessment specifications.
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessor Level 4 (FPA)

Recent experience in a similar role

Knowledge of Fire regulations

Working knowledge of Microsoft packages

Full valid driving licence

Education

Qualification to Fire Risk Assessor Level 4

Job description

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Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Based at Clockwise Wood Green - London – covering London

£47,496 - £51,500 per year

35 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our Fire and Security team, based in London. You will be working in a team primarily carrying out fire risk assessments and also assisting in carrying out secondary inspections of pre and post remedial works for the full portfolio of properties, ensuring high standards of safety are maintained. This will be a balance of site and home working.

Our Compliance team are responsible for managing 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
• 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
• Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

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.

Benefits:

• 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
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Role salary is £35,468 with an additional policy allowance of £12,027 per annum (rising to £37,335 with an additional policy allowance of £12,660 annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
• If qualified to FPA Level 4 role salary is £35,468 with an additional policy allowance of £13,456 per annum (rising to £37,335 with an additional policy allowance of £14,165 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.