Fire Risk Officer

Service Care Solutions; Wilton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 45,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent position

Benefits package

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association for a Fire Risk Officer to join their Fire Safety team on a permanent, hybrid basis. The role involves conducting Fire Risk Assessments across residential buildings and HMOs, with travel across multiple regions including London and the South West.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification, have strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, and be capable of auditing

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and producing professional reports.
• Significant experience working within fire safety in a housing or residential environment.
• Strong knowledge of current Fire Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience auditing third-party Fire Risk Assessments.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• A full UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments across residential buildings, communal areas and HMOs in accordance with BS 9997 and PAS 79.
• Complete regular inspections of the housing portfolio and identify fire safety risks.
• Audit and review Fire Risk Assessments completed by external contractors.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of Fire Risk Assessments.
• Assist in producing fire safety specifications for planned and remedial works.
• Work alongside the Fire Safety Manager and Primary Fire Authority on compliance matters.
• Ensure fire safety actions are programmed and completed within agreed priority timescales.
• Provide technical fire safety advice to colleagues across the business.
• Support continuous improvement of fire safety standards across the organisation.

Skills

Communication

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification

Job description

Fire Risk Officer

£44,529 per annum.

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association for an experienced Fire Risk Officer to join their Fire Safety team on a permanent basis.

South West | Hybrid Working.

Permanent.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation committed to maintaining the highest standards of fire safety and compliance across its residential portfolio. This is a hybrid position with regular travel required across the organisation's operating regions, including London, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments across residential buildings, communal areas and HMOs in accordance with BS 9997 and PAS 79.
• Complete regular inspections of the housing portfolio and identify fire safety risks.
• Audit and review Fire Risk Assessments completed by external contractors.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of Fire Risk Assessments.
• Assist in producing fire safety specifications for planned and remedial works.
• Work alongside the Fire Safety Manager and Primary Fire Authority on compliance matters.
• Ensure fire safety actions are programmed and completed within agreed priority timescales.
• Provide technical fire safety advice to colleagues across the business.
• Support continuous improvement of fire safety standards across the organisation.

Candidate Requirements

• A Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and producing professional reports.
• Significant experience working within fire safety in a housing or residential environment.
• Strong knowledge of current Fire Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience auditing third-party Fire Risk Assessments.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• A full UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel across multiple regions.

Package

• Permanent position
• £44,529 per annum
• Hybrid working
• Opportunity to join a respected Housing Association
• Varied role with autonomy and responsibility
• Excellent benefits package