Fire Risk Assessor in London - Adecco

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Fire Risk Assessor

Based at Clockwise Wood Green - London - covering London

£47,496 - £51,500 per year

35 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our Fire and Security team, based in London. You will be working in a team primarily carrying out fire risk assessments and also assisting in carrying out secondary inspections of pre and post remedial works for the full portfolio of properties, ensuring high standards of safety are maintained. This will be a balance of site and home working.

Our Compliance team are responsible for managing compliance responsibilities consisting of gas servicing and fire risk assessments to ensure properties comply with legislation with our priority being the safety of our residents.

The role of Fire Risk Assessor will include:

Undertaking fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and surveys in line with organisational policies and procedures

Producing and maintaining reports/documentation for fire risk assessment specifications, with the ability to demonstrate inspections and remedial actions meet KPIs

Coordinating, communicating and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery

Raising awareness of fire risks and promoting fire safety measures

Skills and experiences:

To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Fire Risk Assessor Level 4 (FPA) or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

Recent experience of undertaking a similar role such as Fire Risk Surveyor, Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Safety Officer

Proven track record of conducting fire risk assessments ideally gained in the social housing or construction sector (or similar)

Some knowledge of Fire regulations including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, legislation and current and good practice

Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads

Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook

Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee recognition scheme

Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

Role salary is £35,468 with an additional policy allowance of £12,027 per annum (rising to £37,335 with an additional policy allowance of £12,660 annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

If qualified to FPA Level 4 role salary is £35,468 with an additional policy allowance of £13,456 per annum (rising to £37,335 with an additional policy allowance of £14,165 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)