Building Safety Officer

Job Overview

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Building Safety Officer to join our Fire Safety team here at Together Housing Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering vital fire safety remediation programmes across our housing stock, helping to keep our customers and communities safe. You'll coordinate and oversee a wide range of fire safety projects including fire alarm replacements, fire door programmes, compartmentation works and actions arising from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).

Together Housing Group :
We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non‑profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at:
Equality and diversity – Together Housing Group.

• Coordinate and oversee fire safety remediation programmes across the Group's housing stock
• Review and interpret Fire Risk Assessments and manage remedial actions through to completion
• Prioritise and monitor fire safety works in line with risk, vulnerability and statutory requirements
• Oversee contractors delivering fire safety installations, maintenance and repairs
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget
• Prepare project schedules, risk assessments and support tender documentation
• Monitor contractor performance and elevate any risks or non‑compliance issues
• Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance assurance across all fire safety projects
• Support continuous improvement and promote best practice across fire safety services
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and customers

• Experience delivering compliance or fire safety programmes on time and within budget
• Experience managing contractors and working within a financial framework
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Order
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation including CDM Regulations
• Experience supporting or managing fire safety maintenance and remediation contracts
• Strong organisational, analytical and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Confidence using Microsoft Office packages and asset management systems
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
• A Level 4 qualification in Building Safety, Construction or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within 18 months
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate and passive fire protection awareness would be advantageous

• Starting salary of £37,977 per annum
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid working – You will plan your week by allocating one day for in‑office collaboration with the team at Halifax – HX1 office, while spending the remaining days working out on site or working from home.
  Approximately 3 days spent out and about, with 2 days working from home.
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday (occasional evening or weekend working depending on business needs). Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension schemes – including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link