Senior Fire Safety & Compliance Business Partner
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Job Title: Senior Fire Safety & Compliance Business Partner
Location: Wirral
Salary: £37,000 per year
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term until April 2026.
About Alpha Living
Alpha is an award‑winning specialist provider of housing for older people working across the north of England. We provide community‑based, sheltered housing, extra care housing and support services across 11 local authorities. We own and manage 960 apartments let on social rents or affordable rents, and have an ambitious strategy for growth over the next five years. As a leader in the field of older persons' housing, Alpha is known for our top‑quartile customer satisfaction ratings, financial stability, and dedicated, high‑performing team. We provide more than just homes; we create vibrant communities that support independence and quality of life for our residents. We are an advocate for older people, speaking out when policy or services just aren't good enough. We make a difference to our residents by creating exciting, affordable places to live where everyone can thrive, and become the best possible version of themselves. We understand our residents and are deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, driven by our passion and values. As a values‑based organisation, our values are our guiding principles. This, coupled with the warmth and strong community spirit of our developments, makes Alpha Living a welcoming and vibrant place to live and work.
About the Role
At Alpha, we are a kind and thoughtful organisation dedicated to helping older people live independently for longer. We're looking for a confident, knowledgeable and proactive Senior Fire Safety & Compliance Business Partner to join our Property Team and help keep our residents and buildings safe. In this role, you'll take the lead on fire safety, health and safety, and property compliance across our housing portfolio. You'll advise and support colleagues on all matters relating to statutory and good practice compliance, ensuring that we meet our obligations as a responsible landlord under emerging building safety legislation.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee compliance servicing programmes covering fire safety, asbestos, gas, electrical, water hygiene, lifts and more.
* Act as competent person, liaising with the Fire Service and other external stakeholders, supporting inspections and investigations, and ensuring all required records, certifications and audits are maintained.
* Work with development managers to raise awareness of safety responsibilities, support training design and delivery, and ensure residents feel safe and confident.
Qualifications:
* Solid experience in fire and building safety compliance, ideally within housing, property or asset management.
* Detailed understanding of building and fire safety regulations, including the Fire Reform Order, gas safety, and asbestos management.
* Skilled at reviewing fire risk assessments, managing contractors, and ensuring follow‑up actions are efficiently implemented.
* Strong organisational skills, ability to balance multiple priorities, manage deadlines and communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Appropriate professional membership – such as IFE, IFSM or FPA Risk Assessing – and commitment to continuous professional development.
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.
About you
You will share and demonstrate Alpha's organisational values. You will be bold and brave in your thinking and approach; compassionate in your dealings with others; honest in your communications and decision‑making; and positive in your outlook, contributing to a culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.
Closing Date: Friday 14th November. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles such as Senior Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Safety Manager, HSE Business Partner, Senior Compliance Manager, Fire Health and Safety Manager, Fire Safety & Compliance Business Partner, Senior Fire Safety Business Partner, Fire Safety Business Partner will all be considered.
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