Fire Risk Officer

Responsible to:
Fire Risk Officer Fire Risk Manager Key relationships/Functional links with:
Fire Risk Officer Staff members at all levels. Residents, Statutory bodies including LFB, Members and 3rd party organisations including community groups etc Main Purpose of Job:
Fire Risk Officer Ensure that the Council meets its statutory obligation in regards to fire safety as set out in the Regulatory Reform Order and Building Safety Act and other regulations Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities / KRA:
Fire Risk Officer The jobholder will be expected to complete the responsibilities / accountabilities effectively in order to deliver the key objectives of the organisation To ensure the Council complies with all relevant Fire Safety legislation and BS/EN standards Provide expert technical advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance To provide a leading role in the development, implementation and management of Fire Safety across Councils housing stock To commission and manage the annual programme of Fire Risk Assessments ensuring that all risk assessments are completed in line with contractual requirements To take responsibility for the management of fire risk actions arising from risk assessments Investigate any fire related incidents in THH stock and work with colleagues to ensure that all follow up measures are completed To carryout a programme of fire safety inspection across the housing stock To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be allocated from time to time.

This will include Committee attendance as legal advisor as necessary. Deputise for the Fire Risk Manager where appropriate