This is a great opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic candidate who is competent in the field of Fire Risk Assessment. Paradigm’s priority is the safety of our customers (residents) and colleagues; the role will therefore involve working directly with our customers in the provision of solutions for fire safety issues, such as Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans.
As fire safety is a core activity you will forge relationships and support colleagues from all areas of the business, so evidence of working collaboratively is important. Working via a mixture of office, remote and homeworking, you will work largely independently to a set standard supported by the Fire Risk Assessor Manager, to whom you will report. Part of a small and specialised team within the Compliance department, within our larger Property directorate, there are plenty of people to learn and gain experience from.
You will support our business on the completion of Compliant Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments to a pre-determined programme, provision of advice to colleagues on fire related matters. You will also review documentation provided by other organisations relating to the fire safety of our residents.
As there is a requirement to visit sites across the full area in which Paradigm operates and to write up reports in a timely and accurate manner. You will have an input on our development programme and have experience in reviewing Reg 38 documents and pre inspecting new build blocks. Due to the need to visit Paradigm Offices and Properties it is therefore essential that you have a full current driving licence and daily access to a car. Business mileage, less home to work, will be paid at the prevailing rate.
To be successful in the role you should have/be:
1. Able to demonstrate how you have worked to deadlines whilst engaging customers and colleagues.
2. You will also have experience communicating with local fire and rescue organisations to develop positive working relationships.
3. Demonstrable enthusiasm for fire safety and a passion for excellent service who has experience in carrying out fire risk assessments in a team environment.
4. Experience/knowledge of fire risk assessment in a Housing environment is essential
5. Competent Fire Risk Assessor and be prepared to continue your learning in what is a developing field.
A reasonable level of physical fitness is required for the role as there will be some carrying of ladders as the role involves accessing roof voids as part of the risk assessment process, ensuring Health and Safety Requirements are always met.
We are a Best Companies 1 STAR accredited organisation in recognition of our high employee engagement and offer a welcoming and friendly environment. We are clearly focussed on the delivery of our five-year corporate plan with ambitious and challenging objectives including improving our environment and sustainability targets to deliver quality homes to people who need them.
We offer a very generous package including the following:
6. Holidays – 25 days to start (this rises with service to a maximum of 30 days) plus 3 paid days between Xmas and new year when we close, plus the opportunity to buy up to another 5 days – subject to conditions
7. Pension scheme: employee minimum contribution of 3% and Paradigm will contribute 7.5% or 9.5% depending on the employee’s contribution rate.
8. Car Leasing scheme (subject to conditions)
9. Annual Bonus potential
10. Professional Sponsorship Scheme (subject to conditions) and professional subscriptions paid
11. Family Friendly policies incl generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared parental and adoption leave, sabbaticals and more
12. Health Cash Plan – worth over £1, p/a includes Dental, Optical, Prescriptions and Flu jabs, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic therapy, Reflexology, Sports massage and more.
13. Remote hybrid working
14. Up to 3 paid Volunteer days a year
15. Modern collaborative offices, with free parking and charging electric vehicle charging points for vehicles
16. Opportunities for career advancement – if that’s what you want, but it’s fine if you don’t
17. Social events, such as Quiz nights, Xmas Party, Summer BBQ (Covid permitting)