Interim Fire Risk Officer

Job Title: Interim Fire Risk Officer

Location:Greenwich, London

Salary / Pay Rate:Negotiable

Job Type: Contract

We're looking for a qualified Interim Fire Risk Officer to support an experienced team working across complex, tenanted social housing blocks. This is a hands-on, meaningful role where your insights will directly impact safety, compliance, and the development of improved fire risk management processes.

You'll be responsible for managing fire risk assessments, mentoring internal team members, and contributing to the development of FRA templates, policies, and procedures. You'll also support the planning and supervision of building maintenance and fire safety projects - ensuring standards are met across the borough.

You'll be working within a supportive public sector team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and high safety standards across its housing stock. The environment encourages shared learning and development, and you'll play a key role in shaping how fire safety is delivered within the service.

To be considered, you'll need to be:

• A qualified Fire Risk Assessor

• A member of the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers)

• Experienced in social housing settings, ideally with complex or high-density blocks

• Confident mentoring others and sharing technical knowledge

• Comfortable influencing and improving policies, templates, and internal processes

Knowledge of the following is essential:

• BS 9999, PAS 79, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

• Contract law, British standards, and health & safety legislation

• Experience with building surveying or maintenance is beneficial

Training will be provided where necessary to carry out fire risk assessments.

Please submit your application to our Interim Fire Risk Officer role, via the contact details provided and clearly state your expected pay rate. You'll be contacted with further information about this opportunity.

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