Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Fire Risk Assessor
Royal Victoria Place - Dover
£40,878 - £49,565 per year plus Company car or car allowance
35 hours per week
We have an opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our Fire and Security team. You will be working in a team primarily carrying out fire risk assessments and also assisting in carrying out secondary inspections of pre and post remedial works for the full portfolio of properties, ensuring high standards of safety are maintained. This will be a balance of site and home working.
Our Compliance team are responsible for managing compliance responsibilities consisting of gas servicing and fire risk assessments to ensure properties comply with legislation with our priority being the safety of our residents.
The role of Fire Risk Assessor will include:
- Undertaking fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and surveys in line with organisational policies and procedures
- Producing and maintaining reports/documentation for fire risk assessment specifications, with the ability to demonstrate inspections and remedial actions meet KPIs
- Coordinating, communicating and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery
- Raising awareness of fire risks and promoting fire safety measures
Skills and experiences:
- To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Fire Risk Assessor Level 4 (FPA) or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
- Recent experience of undertaking a similar role such as Fire Risk Surveyor, Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Safety Officer
- Proven track record of conducting fire risk assessments ideally gained in the social housing or construction sector (or similar)
- Some knowledge of Fire regulations including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, legislation and current and good practice
- Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- Role salary is £35,056 with an additional policy allowance of £5,822 per annum (rising to £36,901 with an additional policy allowance of £6,129 annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
- If qualified to FPA Level 4 role salary is £35,056 with an additional policy allowance of £12,031 per annum (rising to £36,901 with an additional policy allowance of £12,664 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 21 June 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [email protected]
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
