Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking to make a real difference in protecting people, homes, and communities?
At Midland Heart, safety is our highest priority. We're looking for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our Building Safety team on a Fixed-term contract till 31st March 2027 , helping to ensure our homes remain safe, compliant, and well managed.
Working across our portfolio of residential, retirement, supported living and other properties, you'll undertake Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), identify fire safety risks, and support the delivery of practical solutions that help protect our customers, colleagues and communities.
What we offer:
27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with service up to 30 days (plus Bank Holidays), with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year
Healthcare benefits including access to Medicash
Matched pension contributions starting at 4%, up to a maximum of 8%
Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
Access to a range of colleague discounts, including mobile phone contracts, gym memberships, holidays and eyecare vouchers
Ongoing professional development and support to maintain your fire safety qualifications and CPD
As a Fire Risk Assessor, you'll be responsible for:
Undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and FRA reviews across a wide range of residential, retirement, supported living and other premises
Recording significant findings clearly, accurately and proportionately, identifying practical remedial actions to reduce fire risk
Providing technical fire safety advice and guidance to colleagues, contractors, tenants and other stakeholders
Reviewing evacuation strategies to ensure they remain appropriate for each building
Working collaboratively with Building Safety, Asset Management, Housing and other teams to understand building risks and customer needs
Maintaining accurate electronic records and ensuring FRA reports are completed to a consistently high standard
Supporting tenant engagement by explaining fire safety findings and capturing customer feedback
Contributing to the continuous improvement of Midland Heart's Fire Risk Assessment service
You will join:
A dedicated Building Safety team , committed to protecting our customers and ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and well managed.
You'll work alongside experienced fire safety professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality services and continually improving building safety across Midland Heart's portfolio.
Our ideal candidate? We're seeking an experienced professional with:
A Level 3 Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent) together with membership or registration of a recognised professional body.
Proven experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, ideally across residential, social housing, supported living or other complex building environments.
Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and wider fire safety legislation, standards and best practice.
A full UK driving licence with the ability to travel across Midland Heart's housing portfolio.
Who is Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants. A large, ambitious housing organisation providing people with an affordable place to call home. We value people from all walks of life and strive to create an inclusive environment where you can grow your career and make an impact. We expect a lot from our people, but in return, you'll find a supportive and rewarding workplace where great people thrive.
We are proud to say we have recently been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list, within the Big Organisations category (The Times).
Interested? Click on "Documents" below for a full Role Profile. Applying is easy - simply register on our candidate portal uploading a current CV and covering letter, which show us that you have what it takes to make a success of the role. Please note, we cannot accept an application without a cover letter.
The closing date is Sunday 26th July . Assessments for this role will be held in person at our Birmingham, Bath Row office across week commencing 3 rd August 2026 . Please be advised however, that we may close earlier than this date, dependent on the volume of applications that we receive.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
