Fire Risk Assessor

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**

**Covering the North Region - **Leeds, Wakefield, Castleford, Halifax

**£36,372 - £44,180 per year**

**plus Company car or Car Buyout of £7,552 per annum**

**35 hours per week**

We have an opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our Fire and Security team, based in the North region predominantly covering Yorkshire and surrounding areas. You will be working in a team of 4 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 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 promote fire safety measures

**Skills and experiences**:

- 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
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

**About us**

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. 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.

**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

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Closing Date: 20 November 2024

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Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.