Job Title: Senior Fire Safety and Compliance Business Partner
Location: Wirral
Salary: GBP37,000 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 arent 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. Were looking for a confident, knowledgeable and proactive Senior Fire Safety and Compliance Business Partner to join our Property Team and help keep our residents and buildings safe.
In this role, youll take the lead on fire safety, health and safety, and property compliance across our housing portfolio. Youll 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.
You will oversee compliance servicing programmes covering fire safety, asbestos, gas, electrical, water hygiene, lifts and more. Youll act as a our 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.
This role also has a real people focus. Youll work with our development managers to raise awareness of safety responsibilities, support the design and delivery of training, and making sure our residents feel safe and confident in their homes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated professional who thrives on responsibility, values integrity, and is passionate about delivering a high:quality service. If youre passionate about making a tangible difference, shaping safer environments, and embedding compliance excellence across housing, wed love to hear from you.
About You:
Youll bring solid experience in fire and building safety compliance, ideally within housing, property or asset management. Youll have a detailed understanding of building and fire safety regulations, including the Fire Reform Order, gas safety, and asbestos management.
Youll be skilled at reviewing fire risk assessments, managing contractors, and ensuring follow up actions are actioned efficiently. With strong organisational skills, youll balance multiple priorities, manage deadlines, and communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non:technical audiences.
Youll hold an appropriate professional membership : such as IFE, IFSM or FPA Risk Assessing and be committed to your own continuous professional development.
Above all, you will share and demonstrate Alphas organisational values. You will be bold and brave in your thinkin