Resident Fire Safety Officer

Your New Company
You willbe joining a large, well‑established London housing association known forprioritising resident safety, regulatory compliance, and strong operationalstandards. The organisation is committed to ensuring homes are safe, secure,and well‑managed, and you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering high‑quality safety services across a varied housingportfolio.

Your New Role
As the Resident Safety Support Officer, you will support the wider Resident Safety team in delivering essential fire safety and building safety functions. You will assist with compliance activities, helpcoordinate fire risk assessment actions, and play an important role in maintaining accurate safety information for residents and internal teams.
Your key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the delivery of fire safety processes and resident safety procedures
Assisting with the coordination and monitoring of fire risk assessment programmes
Tracking and recording follow‑up actions arising from FRAs
Assisting with the creation, updating, and monitoring of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for residents who require individual evacuation support
Working with housing and resident-facing teams to gather information for PEEPs and ensure these documents remain accurate and up to date
Maintaining accurate safety and compliance records in relevant systems
Supporting resident engagement activities by helping communicate key safety messages
Providing general administrative and compliance support to the Resident Safety Managers
Ensuring all documentation is stored, maintained, and updated in line with regulatory requirements
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful inthis role, you will need:

A Fire Risk Assessment Level 2 qualification or a NEBOSH General Certificate
Experience working in housing, compliance, building safety, facilities, or a similar operational environment
An understanding of fire safety and building safety responsibilities within residential settings
Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage data accurately
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with residents and colleagues
A proactive, detail‑focused approach and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety
What You'll Get in Return
You will be joining asupportive organisation that values professional development and offers:

A competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for training and further qualifications in resident safety and compliance
A collaborative team culture with strong emphasis on safety and resident wellbeing
The chance to contribute to impactful safety improvements within social housing communities
What You Need to Do Now
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