Job Description

Role Purpose

We're looking for a qualified, professional

Fire Risk Assessor / Risk Management Officer

with solid experience in social housing settings and a commitment to improving fire safety standards for complex tenanted blocks.

You'll play a key role in delivering, improving, and managing fire risk assessments (FRAs) and associated processes, supporting day-to-day building safety management, and working collaboratively with the existing team -- mentoring, sharing knowledge, and helping drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out fire risk assessments for social housing tenanted blocks and other properties as required. Ensure all FRAs comply with current legislation, best practice, and internal policies. Review and input on the current FRA templates -- identify areas for improvement and recommend updates. Contribute to reviewing and improving related fire safety processes and policies. Work closely with other team members, sharing knowledge and best practice, and help mentor less experienced colleagues to build overall team capability. Be responsible for day-to-day health and safety management of building projects, maintenance contracts, and FRA delivery across the borough. Allocate work to property services officers, supervisors, external contractors, or sub-contractors as needed. Monitor and ensure established standards of work, cost, and quality for building maintenance, construction, or related projects within the team. Maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulations, guidelines, and British Standards, including BS 9999, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and PAS 79. Apply knowledge of contract law and statutory regulations in relation to refurbishment and maintenance contracts. Supervise and support a team of staff and contractors, ensuring programmes are implemented effectively and targets set by the Team Manager are met. Maintain a proactive approach to continuous professional development and stay up to date with relevant fire safety legislation and standards. Take part in training as required (additional training provided as a minimum where needed to carry out FRAs).

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Qualified

Fire Risk Assessor

Membership of the

Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)

Solid experience working with complex social housing tenanted blocks Strong understanding of relevant fire safety standards and legislation (BS 9999, Regulatory Reform Order 2005, PAS 79) Good knowledge of contract law, statutory regulations, British Standards, and how they apply to refurbishment and maintenance projects Ability to supervise and support staff and contractors effectively Confident working with FRA templates, making improvements, and contributing to policy/process development Good communication skills and a willingness to share knowledge, mentor, and build team capacity Strong organisational and planning skills -- able to manage work to deliver programmes and meet targets

Desirable:

Surveying or building experience, ideally with an understanding of the principles of fire safety in purpose-built blocks of flats Up-to-date CPD and training records

What We Offer

Negotiable pay rate -- please state your expected rate when applying Opportunity to influence and improve fire safety across diverse housing stock Supportive team environment with a focus on mentoring and development Training provided as required to meet fire risk assessment standards Varied work with direct impact on resident safety and building compliance

How to Apply

If you're a qualified Fire Risk Assessor who thrives on working collaboratively, improving standards, and sharing your knowledge -- we'd love to hear from you.

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and include your

expected pay rate

clearly in your application.

Additional Information:

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Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: 20.67 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application deadline: 20/07/2025
Expected start date: 28/07/2025