Job Introduction
Fire Risk Assessor
Salary: £43,050 per annum plus Essential Car User Allowance
Location: Stafford/Telford (Hybrid)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our growing team.
We're looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable professional who is passionate about keeping people safe and delivering excellent services to our customers. If you enjoy working collaboratively, influencing positive safety outcomes and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
A Day in the Life of a Fire Risk Assessor
As a Fire Risk Assessor, you will provide competent and independent fire safety expertise across our property portfolio, ensuring fire risks are identified, assessed and effectively managed in accordance with legal, regulatory and organisational requirements.
You will play a vital role in protecting customers, colleagues and visitors while supporting the organisation in meeting its responsibilities as a Responsible Person and, where applicable, an Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will use your professional judgement to provide clear advice, support compliance activities and contribute to a positive safety culture across the organisation.
Through your expertise, you will help deliver:
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Safe homes and communities for our customers
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Strong compliance
We're seeking a qualified and experienced Fire Risk Assessor who can provide expert fire safety advice and support the organisation in maintaining compliance across its property portfolio.
Essential criteria:
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Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, Level 3/4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification or equivalent).
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Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in fire safety.
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Demonstrable experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments across residential and non-residential buildings.
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Strong working knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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Ability to analyse risk, apply professional judgement and communicate clear, proportionate recommendations.
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Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and accessibly to a range of audiences.
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Experience working within a regulated or compliance-focused environment.
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.
You'll be a proactive and collaborative professional with a strong commitment to safety, capable of building effective relationships with colleagues, customers and contractors while delivering high-quality outcomes.
Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
About Us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
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Own it – make it happen
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Improve it - move things forward.
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Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture:
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
What we can offer you
We can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 31 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
How to apply
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If you need any supporting submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 10th August
Interview date: 20th and 21st August
Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.-
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
