Job Description

Title: Contract Coordinator - Fire Safety

Contract type: Permanent 35 hours per week

Persona: Agile (20 - 40% office based)

Location: Stratford London or Trafford Manchester

Salary: London 32,881 - 35,000 or National 28,900 - 31,019 depending on experience

Closing date for completed applications 26

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May at 11pm

Interviews will be held on: 30

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May over teams

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated

Role Profile - Contract Coordinator Fire Safety.docx

L&Q is seeking an Active Fire Contract Coordinator to join our Fire Safety team within Property Services. You will support the management and maintenance of fire safety systems, including alarms, sprinklers, and suppression systems, across a large property portfolio. Working closely with the Contract Manager, Building Surveyors, and Technical Engineers.



You'll coordinate reactive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure equipment compliance with current regulations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with fire protection systems in a reactive environment, strong problem-solving skills, and some knowledge of fire safety regulations.



You must possess excellent administration skills and the ability to organise, plan and prioritise effectively. You will be able to effectively communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Your understanding of databases and systems will be coupled with the ability to analyse, interpret and deliver detailed information with clarity.



Ideally you will have experience of systems such as Arena and you will need to be able to confidently use the full range of Microsoft Office software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.



To be considered for this role candidates will be able to demonstrate/have experience in:





Providing excellent technical administrative and co-ordination support



Act as a point of contact for internal and external customers and other stakeholders



Versatile, flexible regarding tasks covered, and willing to work as part of a team



Provide a customer centred, professional and competent approach to all tasks



Excellent communication skills, attention to detail IT competent



Delivers a high-quality service



Passion for improving building safety



is aware of related legislation and guidance



If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people's lives, then please apply without delay.

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance

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We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen.



We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.



We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.



L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 100,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.



As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our 250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.



Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

Contract Coordinator - Fire Safety - 6745

Location:

London - Stratford or Manchester - Trafford

Posted:

12/05/2025

Closing date:

26/05/2025

Closing time:

23:00