Full job descriptionLocation: Islington (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £37,855 - £52,052
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced fire safety professional looking for an opportunity to influence safety standards across a large and diverse residential property portfolio?
We are seeking a Fire Safety Officer to join our specialist Fire Safety Team, providing technical expertise, assurance and compliance oversight across residential housing assets throughout the UK.
This is a varied role combining site inspections, stakeholder engagement and fire safety assurance activities. You’ll play a key part in ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation while helping protect residents, colleagues and property assets.
What you’ll be doing
*Conducting fire safety inspections across residential properties and communal areas.
*Monitoring and assuring compliance with fire safety legislation and internal standards.
*Reviewing fire risk assessments and supporting the management of remedial actions.
*Liaising with housing teams, caretaking teams, contractors, local authorities and Fire & Rescue Services.
*Supporting quality assurance activities relating to fire safety projects and compliance programmes.
*Providing technical fire safety advice and guidance to operational teams.
*Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of fire safety processes and standards.
*Supporting Building Safety and Fire Safety governance across the portfolio.
About you
We’re open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including housing, facilities management, construction, building safety, compliance, fire risk assessment and Fire & Rescue Services.
However, applicants must be able to demonstrate strong technical fire safety knowledge and experience within a fire safety, compliance, inspection or assurance-based role.
You’ll ideally possess:
*Fire Safety Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
*NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or similar qualification.
*Knowledge of the Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act and wider fire safety legislation.
*Experience undertaking inspections, audits or fire safety assurance activities.
*Understanding of residential buildings, social housing, facilities or property environments.
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
*A full UK driving licence and access to transport.
What’s on offer
*Salary of £37,855 - £52,052.
*Hybrid working with approximately 2 office days per week.
*Extensive national travel as part of the role.
*Hotel accommodation, travel and subsistence expenses paid when required.
*Opportunity to work with experienced fire safety professionals in a highly visible role.