Fire Safety Project Officer

bpha; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire Safety Project Officer to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and enhance safety initiatives. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to promote fire safety awareness and continuous improvement of projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fire safety enforcement and a deep understanding of relevant legislation. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration, empathy, and responsibility, fostering a supportive environment for its employees.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Free life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Access to wellbeing services

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire safety enforcement and risk assessment.
• Deep understanding of fire safety legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor Fire Safety projects, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Provide fire safety advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Promote fire safety awareness and develop training for employees.

Skills

Fire Safety Enforcement

Risk Assessment

Fire Safety Legislation Knowledge

Contract Management

Health and Safety in Construction

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

• Position: Fire Safety Project Officer
• Type: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)

We are seeking a Fire Safety Project Officer to support bpha’s "competent person" in fire safety compliance under relevant legislation and assist the lead office on fire safety initiatives.

You will collaborate closely with and support the Building Safety Manager, Fire Safety Project Manager, and Fire Safety Officers to ensure compliance with legal obligations across all buildings. You will actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote fire safety awareness and enhance safety through continuous improvement of Fire Safety Projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and monitor Fire Safety projects and work programmes, setting clear performance targets.
• Ensure projects meet cost, time, and quality expectations, and seek to meet performance standards.
• Recommend fire safety protective and preventative measures.
• Provide fire safety advice and guidance to managers, employees, contractors, and partner agencies, in line with legislation and policies.
• Promote fire safety awareness among residents and propose risk reduction measures.
• Develop and deliver fire safety training for employees on legislation and best practices.
• Collaborate with the Building Safety Manager, Fire Safety Project Manager, and deputies across all buildings as needed.

Ideal candidate:

• Extensive experience in fire safety enforcement or risk assessment, including auditing fire risk assessments in various housing types.
• Deep understanding of fire safety legislation, codes of practice, and guidance applicable to housing.
• Experience in managing contracts.
• Knowledge of health and safety in construction environments.

What we offer:

• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus holidays with service.
• Free life assurance.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Access to wellbeing services, including a digital gym.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discounted gym membership.

Please note, the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS check.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We recommend early application.

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About us

bpha is a housing association in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable, and energy-efficient homes. We are a leading provider and developer of various types of affordable housing, working with communities to improve opportunities and quality of life. We own or manage over 19,500 homes with a team of over 500 staff.

Our vision and values

We aim to build communities where people can live happily in affordable homes. Our core values include ambition, collaboration, empathy, and responsibility. We strive to create a supportive environment that empowers our employees to be happy, healthy, and inspired every day.