Job Description
Fire Safety Project OfficerBedford (Hybrid)£43,500 including car allowancePermanentFull time (37 hours per week)We are looking for a Fire Safety Project Officer to assist bphas competent person in relation to fire safety under the relevant legislation and support the lead office on fire safety.You will work closely with and support the Building Safety Manager, Fire Safety Project Manager and Fire Safety Officers in their roles to ensure that bpha meets its legal obligations as a minimum requirement are met across all buildings. You actively engage with all internal and external stakeholders to promote and raise fire safety awareness and through continuous improvements increase safety of our customers, buildings and communities through Fire Safety Projects.What you will be doing:Ensuring that Fire Safety projects and work programmes are well planned, and performance targets are known before the start of each project to enable measurement of contractor performanceEnsure all Fire Safety projects are undertaken to accord with bphas cost, time, quality expectations and seek to ensure performance which consistently meets bphas requirementsMake recommendations on the fire safety protective and preventative measures requiredProvide fire safety advice and guidance to managers, employees, contractors and partner agencies in accordance with current fire legislation and service policyPromote fire safety amongst residents and propose measures to minimise risks and improve fire safety within bpha stockDevelop and deliver fire safety training to employees on relevant fire safety legislation and best practiceWork closely with the Building Safety Manager, Fire Safety Project Manager and deputies when required across all BuildingsWed love to meet someone with:Demonstrate extensive experience of operating independently in a legislative fire safety enforcement or fire risk assessment environment, including experience of carrying out or auditing fire risk assessments in both complex and simple housing propertiesA comprehensive understanding of the legislation, codes of practice and guidance applicable to fire safety in housingExperience of managing contractsAn understanding of health and safety in ConstructionFire Risk Assessment QualificationAmongst what we offer you is:A competitive salary28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays (Rising with services to 33 days plus bank hols)A generous contributory pension schemePrivate health careFree life assuranceEnhanced family leaveAccess to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gymOpportunities for learning and developmentDiscounted gym membershipRetail discount schemePlease note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.Closing date: 21st May 2025We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.TPBN1_UKTJ