Fire Risk Officer

Fire Risk Officer South West | Hybrid Working Permanent £44,529 per annum

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association for an experienced Fire Risk Officer to join their Fire Safety team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation committed to maintaining the highest standards of fire safety and compliance across its residential portfolio. This is a hybrid position with regular travel required across the organisation's operating regions, including London, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments across residential buildings, communal areas and HMOs in accordance with BS 9997 and PAS 79.
• Complete regular inspections of the housing portfolio and identify fire safety risks.
• Audit and review Fire Risk Assessments completed by external contractors.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of Fire Risk Assessments.
• Assist in producing fire safety specifications for planned and remedial works.
• Work alongside the Fire Safety Manager and Primary Fire Authority on compliance matters.
• Ensure fire safety actions are programmed and completed within agreed priority timescales.
• Provide technical fire safety advice to colleagues across the business.
• Support continuous improvement of fire safety standards across the organisation.

• A Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and producing professional reports.
• Significant experience working within fire safety in a housing or residential environment .
• Strong knowledge of current Fire Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience auditing third-party Fire Risk Assessments.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• A full UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel across multiple regions.

The Package Permanent position £44,529 per annum Hybrid working Opportunity to join a respected Housing Association Varied role with autonomy and responsibility

• Excellent benefits package