Fire Risk Assessor

Metropolitan Thames Valley; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking a qualified Fire Risk Assessor to join its Compliance Services team. This role involves conducting fire risk assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance across various properties. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in fire safety legislation, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and various benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in housing-related fire safety assessments.
• Minimum 2 years in the fire safety industry, especially in social housing.
• Tier 2 accreditation via IFSM or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Ensure compliance across all MTVH properties.
• Provide technical fire safety advice and liaise with external organizations.

Skills

Technical background in fire safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management qualification

Job description

Fire Risk Assessor

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £48,382 - £50,929

Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking for a new opportunity? MTVH is seeking a qualified professional to join our Compliance Services team within the Property Directorate. This role involves conducting fire risk assessments, audits, inspections, and surveys across our housing stock to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and minimize risk.

We are recruiting Fire Risk Assessors to perform assessments on Type 1, 2, and 3 buildings. Key responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring 100% compliance for Fire Risk Assessments across MTVH properties.
2. Collaborating with a team of Fire Risk Assessors to view fire risk holistically and communicate findings accurately.
3. Identifying and communicating remedial works aligned with MTVH FRA process timelines.
4. Providing technical fire safety advice internally and liaising with external organizations regarding fire safety.

Requirements:

• Strong technical background with understanding of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (2005) and relevant legislation.
• Experience in housing-related fire safety assessments.
• Excellent communication skills to convey fire risk and safety practices.
• Tier 2 accreditation via IFSM or willingness to obtain prior to employment.
• Hold a valid fire safety qualification such as NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the fire safety industry, especially in social housing.

Additional requirements include a Basic DBS check upon employment and note that MTVH does not offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• Volunteer days, Beliefs day, family-friendly policies, pension, cycle-to-work scheme, hybrid working, healthcare schemes, loan schemes, learning opportunities, social platforms, career development, and wellbeing support.

About us:

MTVH is committed to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where all employees can thrive and be their authentic selves. We promote community through network groups and value the perspectives of our diverse workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Please apply promptly.

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