Job Title: Fire Officer
Place of work: Swansea (Neath, Port Talbot, Bridgend, and Carmarthen)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Monday - Friday 35 hours per week (hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £41,145
Job Summary:
The Fire Officer will be responsible for ensuring the Associations properties are inspected, managed, and maintained in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and internal policies and procedures. You will work with a range of stakeholders and partners such as residents, staff, managing agents, fire service etc. to ensure the properties remain safe for residents and members of the public.
You will take the lead for all matters relating to fire safety across the Association and work closely with colleagues to ensure fire risk assessments (FRAs) are completed, any work is carried out promptly and records and systems are maintained to ensure our compliance information is managed effectively.
Core Responsibilities:
- To act as the main point of contact for staff, stakeholders, partners, and external bodies in all matters relating to fire safety across our properties.
- Carry out fire risk assessment (FRAs)
- Prepare a program of FRAs in accordance with fire safety guidance, good practice and the Associations policies and procedures. Carry out desk top review of FRAs as required.
- To issue work and maintenance programs of remedial work following inspections.
- Work with maintenance teams to ensure specifications, schedules of work, estimates etc. comply with relevant legislation.
- To monitor the performance of internal teams, contractors, or consultants.
- Provide technical reports and advice to the Asset Manager / Head of Maintenance following reports of a fire, near miss incidents etc. Prepare reports on fire safety.
- Review historical scheme information and files to determine products used and compile fire safety files for schemes.
- Work with the Asset Manager / Head of Maintenance / Health and Safety Officer in developing, reviewing, and maintaining fire safety strategies, procedures, and policies.
- Work with members of the Development team and advise on fire safety and design on new schemes.
- Be prepared to offer training and presentations to staff and residents on fire safety.
- Deal with queries or complaints regarding fire safety as required.
- Be aware of and comply with Statutory and Legal obligations, the Groups corporate aims, values, policies and procedures, tenancy conditions and good practice.
- To manage their own personal development needs actively seek to keep up to date with any changes in building and maintenance laws etc.
Role specification:
- Formal building qualification (preferably HNC in Building related subject) or equivalent knowledge/skills and experienced in fire safety and risk assessments
- Formal qualification such as NEBOSH/IFE/IFSM and practical knowledge of building practices, systems, and components
- Comprehensive understanding of fire safety legislation and compliance and how it relates to social housing and property.
- Experience of carrying out fire risk assessments and diagnosing works required.
- Detailed knowledge of Fire Safety Order (RRO) 2005
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Able to prioritize own workload, manage changing demands and meet deadlines
- Professional and organised approach to work
- Must have a full driving license and use of a vehicle
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
If you have any questions regarding the vacancy please call Emma Keir on .