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Fire Safety Officer

Employer
Buckingham Futures
Location
London (East), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
25 Nov 2019

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Sector
Health and Safety, Housing
Function
Consultant
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Our client in East London is looking for a Fire Safety Officer to direct the various fire safety management arrangements to ensure the fire safety of the Council’s housing stock.
 
Duties
 
Identify fire related risks across the Council’s landlord portfolio and assist in the design solutions for any remedial actions.
To monitor the timeliness, quality and ensuring actions of an ongoing programme of fire risk assessments.
Lead and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary teams and individuals, both internal and in partnering organisations in the delivery of service objectives and particularly with regard to fire safety management targets.
Responsibility to the Building Services and Compliance Manager for the successful delivery of the fire safety management programme.
Responsibility for the commissioning of programmes of fire risk assessments
Responsibility for ensuring fire risk assessments, management and maintenance is carried out in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other relevant health and safety legislation.
Responsibility for contract performance monitoring to ensure quality standards and timescales are fully met.
To work with service managers to develop and deliver best practice fire safety solutions to meet organisational objectives and compliance with all fire safety legislation.
To promote fire safety best practice and innovation.
To work proactively with the London Fire Brigade and other organisations in the compliance with fire safety regulations across the Council’s housing stock.
Represent the Service as necessary, and directed, with customers, other officers and Members of the Council, attending out of hours meetings when required and taking a lead role in all fire safety technical matters.
Experience/Qualifications
 
Recognised fire safety qualification, CFPA Fire Diploma, NEBOSH or Equivalent
Substantial experience of working in a technical, property services environment.
Knowledge of key guidance and regulations concerning social landlord responsibilities for fire safety
Experience in handling complex fire safety issues with high risk implications
Ability to undertake fire risk assessments and audits.
Ability to write reports and inform staff, residents and elected members
 
For further information call us on 02087325450 or email ricky@buckinghamfutures.com

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