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As our dedicated Fire Safety Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, conducting thorough risk assessments and surveys to safeguard our premises. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of the fire safety framework across the organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity where you’ll be the subject matter expert in fire safety and fire management, influencing the business, our customer and the community, on the importance of keeping homes safe.
You’ll ensure our fire safety policies and procedures for all our properties are fully implemented and compliant with statutory obligations.
It’s hands on rewarding work where you can genuinely make a difference to the people you support, and no two days are ever the same.
We put people first, offering great training, supportive teams and opportunities to grow your career in care.
Please note: We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
This role involves travelling independently across our sites and services as part of day-to-day duties. You may have access to a company vehicle, but for most roles you’ll need to use your own vehicle.
Because of this, you’ll need to hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. If you use your own vehicle for work, you’ll also need appropriate insurance (for example business use).
If you’re unsure whether you can meet these requirements, please get in touch before applying and we’ll be happy to help.
What you’ll be doing
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Lead fire safety compliance across the organisation in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments and surveys to ensure premises are safe and compliant.
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Deliver and oversee the organisation's fire safety framework.
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Act as the subject matter expert on fire safety, influencing colleagues, customers, and the community on best practices for keeping homes safe.
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Ensure fire safety policies and procedures are fully implemented across all properties and meet all statutory obligations.
You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.
What you’ll bring
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Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant British Standards relating to fire safety.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences and build credibility with stakeholders.
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High level of accuracy, with confidence to challenge assumptions and develop creative solutions to improve fire safety.
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Demonstrates empathy, resilience and enthusiasm, with a people-first approach.
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Confident fire safety professional capable of providing expert guidance and influencing positive organisational change.
Interested in applying?
Submit your application online.
We’ll review all applications and if you’re shortlisted, we’ll get in touch to arrange an interview at our Head Office.
If you’re successful at the end of the recruitment process, we’ll offer you the role and begin your pre-employment checks. This includes confirming your right to work and completing an enhanced DBS check, which we’ll organise and pay for.
If you’d like some tips or advice with the recruitment process, we’ve put together some helpful guidance, here.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Support and adjustments
We’re committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
About Head Office
Our head office teams provide the support that keeps our organisation moving, helping us deliver high-quality services to communities right across Wales. We provide the foundations that enables our customer facing teams to focus on what matters most.
Our directorate brings together key business functions including People (HR), Communications, Finance, Procurement, Payroll, IT, Development and several specialist support teams. We look after everything from recruiting and paying colleagues, to managing budgets, systems, data, governance, partnerships and organisational improvement.
The work our head office teams do directly shapes the quality, sustainability and reputation of Hafod. We help ensure resources are used wisely, decisions are well informed, risks are managed, and colleagues have the tools and support they need to their jobs well.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, professional community that values improvement, inclusion and impact. Roles in our head office teams offer real influence, variety and the chance to make a difference behind the scenes while seeing the outcomes of your work in communities across Wales.
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At Hafod, we’re a socially conscious, not for profit organisation providing housing, care and support across south Wales. Everything we do is guided by our mission, Get the basics right, connect with you, and invest for a better future. We work together to deliver services that make a real difference in our communities.
We’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they truly belong; not just included, but respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. When people feel they belong, they bring their best, and that benefits all of us.
