* Comprehensive leave and work-life balance support
* Robust financial and health benefits
About Our Client
Our client is a purpose-driven housing organisation with a proud history dating back to the 1950s, founded to support Windrush migrants in London. Today, they remain committed to their mission: ensuring everyone has a safe, secure, and affordable home. Managing over 57,000 properties, they also deliver vital care and support services-particularly for older adults, those with mental health needs, and individuals facing marginalisation. Their work is deeply rooted in social impact, with people at the heart of every decision they make.
Job Description
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Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) using PAS 79 methodology across a range of properties.
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Identify, record, and communicate fire risks and required remedial actions clearly and accurately.
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Implement immediate mitigations for intolerable risks during assessments.
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Review completed remedial works and assess contractor performance.
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Submit accurate reports in line with agreed timeframes and FRA procedures.
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Provide expert fire safety advice to internal teams and help promote a strong fire safety culture.
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Liaise with external stakeholders such as the Fire Brigade and represent the organisation on fire safety matters.
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Engage with residents to provide fire safety guidance and resolve complex queries.
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Approve colleague-conducted FRAs for quality and suitability.
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Support fire incident investigations and initial SHE inspections when required.
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Contribute to FRA programme delivery across the organisation.
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Assist in developing and delivering fire safety training and respond to technical queries.
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Travel between sites and offices as required.
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Maintain responsiveness to communication (phones, voicemails, and emails) within set SLAs.
The Successful Applicant
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Minimum 3 years' experience in fire safety, including conducting FRAs across various property types.
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Strong knowledge of PAS 79 methodology and fire safety legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform Order 2005).
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Tier 2 IFSM accreditation and a recognised fire safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IFE).
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Member of a professional fire safety body (e.g. IFE, MIFSM).
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Able to audit fire safety measures, assess remedial works, and manage high-risk situations.
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Excellent communication skills and confident liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.
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Full UK driving licence required.
What's on Offer
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Generous leave: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a flexible 'belief day', and 2 paid volunteer days.
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Leave flexibility: Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of leave each year.
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Financial support: Interest-free tenancy deposit loan and season ticket loan.
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Wellbeing benefits: Health cash plan and employee assistance programme.
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Life cover: Life assurance at 3 times your salary.
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Pension: Enhanced pension scheme with up to 9% matched contributions.
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Sustainable travel: Cycle to Work scheme.
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Career development: Access to extensive online training resources.
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