Fire Risk Assessor

Your new company
We're working with a progressive, people-focused organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact across the housing sector. Their Compliance Services team, part of the Property Directorate, plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of their housing stock. They're passionate about sustainability, inclusivity, and supporting colleagues with industry-leading training and development.

Your new role
As a Fire Risk Assessor, you'll conduct fire risk assessments across Type 1, 2, and 3 buildings within our property portfolio-ensuring full compliance with fire safety regulations and standards. You'll be instrumental in identifying and reporting risks, recommending remedial works, delivering audits and inspections, and acting as a trusted technical advisor to internal teams and external organisations.
Key duties include:

• Delivering 100% compliance for fire risk assessments
• Providing technical fire safety advice
• Ensuring remedial works align with FRA timeframes
• Participating in cross-team collaboration to raise fire safety standards

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for a qualified and experienced fire safety professional who brings:

• Tier 2 accreditation via IFSM (or willingness to obtain)
• A nationally recognised fire safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IFE)
• Relevant experience in the fire safety industry
• Proven experience with FRA in social housing
• Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (2005)
• Clear, confident communication skills to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders

Please note: this role requires a DBS Basic check. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What you'll get in return

• 28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Additional "Beliefs Day" + 2 volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave and family support
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution
• Interest-free tenancy deposit and season ticket loans
• Health cash plan and Cycle2Work scheme
• Hybrid working options
• Access to career development, mentoring and e-learning platforms
• Inclusive colleague groups focused on Gender, Ethnicity, LGBTQ+, and Disability
• A culture built on Dare, Care, and Collaborate

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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