Fire Risk Assessor

7 months ago


King's Lynn, United Kingdom Freebridge Community Housing Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Fire Risk Assessor **to** e**nsure all residential and non-residential buildings conform to building regulations and technical standards specifically in relation to fire safety. This will be through reviewing and assisting in the FRA process with the current contractor who provides this function.

We are passionate about empowering our people to be the best they can be and are committed to a culture of inclusivity where colleagues are “free to be me”. Not only this, but we aim to put our people first by offering hybrid/agile working, a great pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions) and many other benefits which show our appreciation for the hard work that everyone puts in here. We each work to our Freebridge Values; _Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose _and_ Be the Change._

In line with our five-year strategy, which we are now in the fourth year of, we are looking to build 750 new homes by 2026 This five-year strategy will drive us towards our long-term ambitions for the next 10-20 years and these first five years will be critical in laying the groundwork, investing in properties and people, hitting new targets and really making a difference.

Freebridge Community Housing is the largest provider of housing in West Norfolk, set up in 2006 to receive the transfer of homes from the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk. Today, we own and manage around 7,000 homes across West Norfolk, making a difference to thousands of customers within communities across an area of almost 550 square miles. We have an annual turnover of £30m and employ well over 200 people, including our own Property Services team. Over the last 14 years, there have been numerous achievements, not least delivering our tenants’ promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living.

**Requirements**:

- Carry out reviews of fire risk assessments of residential and non-residential buildings to ensure identified actions and works have been completed. Where necessary also identifying fire hazards and risks, and effectively recording findings to assist with decision making
- Provide assurance to the Head of Safety that all activities related to fire safety demonstrate compliance and all relevant standards are met
- Act on findings to remove or reduce the risks and hazards identified including preparing specifications and requirements to allow for the planning of works
- Responsible for monitoring progress, checking and post inspecting works have been completed in accordance with fire related Building Regulations, fire safety standards, specifications, and the Freebridge Home Standard
- Providing a safety advisory service with the aim of ensuring that our customers are safe and secure in their homes

**Knowledge and Experience**
- In depth knowledge of Fire Safety Regulations and compliance standards
- Experienced in carrying out fire risk surveys and identifying non-compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practice
- Experienced in identifying compliant solutions to fire hazards and risks
- Experience of using ICT systems to undertake works and record outcomes
- Customer focused with the ability to ensure service levels are maintained in line with required standards
- IFSM level 3 Accreditation for Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent(General Needs, Extra Care and Sheltered Schemes)

**Benefits**
- **£41,872.00 per annum**:

- Full time of 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
- Hybrid Working
- Great Pension Scheme
- Full access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Customer focused, team working environment
- Employee discount perks including 100s of high street discounts
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years)


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