Job Title: 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 currently have a great opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our team.
We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services. If you enjoy being part of a supportive, and growing team, this would be the perfect job for you.
Day in the life of a Fire Risk Assessor
In this role, you’ll provide expert, independent fire safety advice across our property portfolio, helping us identify, assess and manage fire risks in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
You’ll play a vital role in protecting our 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.
Through professional judgement, clear advice and effective collaboration, the role contributes directly to safe homes, strong compliance, effective service delivery and a positive safety culture, supporting the organisation’s wider priorities and values.
What we are looking for
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Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, Level 3/4 Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent)
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Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development in fire safety
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Proven experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments across residential and non-residential buildings
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Strong working knowledge of fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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Ability to analyse risk, apply professional judgement and make clear, proportionate recommendations
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly
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Experience working in a regulated or compliance-focused environment
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
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.
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.
How to apply
If you need any supporting submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 23rd June 2026
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.
