Fire Safety Officer

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Adecco is currently recruiting a Fire Safety Officer on behalf of a public sector client in London. This role focuses on managing fire safety compliance across a large housing portfolio, delivering FRAs, Building Safety Cases, and continuous improvement of safety management systems.

The position offers a hybrid working pattern with three days on site and two days remote, plus a salary based on £27.81–£36.40 per hour depending on PAYE or Umbrella, for an initial 12-month temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience within fire safety, building compliance, property management, housing, or a related sector.
• Experience managing or advising on fire safety within a medium to large organisation.
• Experience carrying out and reviewing Fire Risk Assessments across residential or housing assets.
• Experience developing and implementing fire safety policies, procedures, and improvement plans.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales.
• Experience managing or mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of fire safety compliance across organisation owned and managed housing assets.
• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and produce detailed technical reports.
• Support the preparation of Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports.
• Monitor and manage FRA programmes, ensuring assessments and remedial actions are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Undertake quality assurance audits and inspections across housing stock.
• Provide specialist fire safety advice to managers, contractors, residents, and senior stakeholders.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of fire safety policies, procedures, and action plans.
• Assist with fire safety training and awareness programmes across the organisation.
• Investigate fire-related incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
• Produce reports, performance data, and recommendations for senior management and governance boards.
• Support fire safety compliance on new developments and regeneration projects throughout the design and construction phases.
• Build effective relationships with enforcement authorities, consultants, contractors, and partner organisations.
• Deputise for the Assistant Fire Safety Manager when required.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Building safety

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Mentoring staff

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate

Level 3/Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Tools

CAD drawings

Job description

Fire Safety Officer

Location: Newham, London

Rate: £27.81 per hour PAYE or £36.40 per hour Umbrella

Contract: 12 months initially, Temporary Contract

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite and remainder working from home

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Fire Safety Officer on behalf of our public sector client.

This is a critical role responsible for managing and improving fire safety compliance across a large residential housing portfolio, ensuring residents remain safe and that all statutory and regulatory obligations are met. The successful candidate will act as a key technical expert, supporting the organisation's building safety agenda, undertaking fire risk assessments, contributing to Building Safety Cases, and driving continuous improvement across fire safety management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of fire safety compliance across organisation owned and managed housing assets.
• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and produce detailed technical reports.
• Support the preparation of Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports.
• Monitor and manage FRA programmes, ensuring assessments and remedial actions are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Undertake quality assurance audits and inspections across housing stock.
• Provide specialist fire safety advice to managers, contractors, residents, and senior stakeholders.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of fire safety policies, procedures, and action plans.
• Assist with fire safety training and awareness programmes across the organisation.
• Investigate fire-related incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
• Produce reports, performance data, and recommendations for senior management and governance boards.
• Support fire safety compliance on new developments and regeneration projects throughout the design and construction phases.
• Build effective relationships with enforcement authorities, consultants, contractors, and partner organisations.
• Deputise for the Assistant Fire Safety Manager when required.

About You

We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive fire safety professional who can confidently provide expert advice and lead on compliance activities.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience within fire safety, building compliance, property management, housing, or a related sector.
• Experience managing or advising on fire safety within a medium to large organisation.
• Experience carrying out and reviewing Fire Risk Assessments across residential or housing assets.
• Experience developing and implementing fire safety policies, procedures, and improvement plans.
• Experience preparing and presenting reports to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales.
• Experience managing or mentoring staff.

Essential Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and its application within residential housing.
• Detailed understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Knowledge of PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment methodology.
• Understanding of building construction and building safety principles.
• Knowledge of BS 9999 and BS 9991 standards.
• Understanding of emerging fire safety and building safety legislation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Essential Qualifications

• Recognised Fire Safety Qualification, NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, or equivalent Level 3/Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Third-party accredited Fire Risk Assessor registration.
• Experience using CAD drawings.
• Experience working within social housing or local government environments.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.