Fire and Building Safety Officer

The role will play a key part in ensuring statutory compliance obligations are met, building safety risks are effectively monitored and managed, residents are actively engaged in safety matters, and assurance processes remain robust and audit-ready.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where resident safety, continuous improvement, transparency, and service excellence are at the heart of everything it does.\n\nDescription\n\nSupport the delivery and coordination of fire safety and building safety activities across the housing portfolio\nMonitor statutory compliance programmes and ensure fire safety actions are tracked, prioritised, completed, and evidenced within required timescales\nMonitor completion of Fire Risk Assessment actions and fire door inspection and replacement programmes\nMaintain accurate records of inspections, actions, certifications, and completion evidence to ensure full audit readiness\nSupport the identification, monitoring, and escalation of building safety risks, particularly within Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)\nMaintain action trackers, risk registers, compliance records, and assurance documentation relating to fire and building safety activities\nMonitor completion of actions arising from Fire Risk Assessments, structural inspections, compartmentation reviews, external wall assessments, and building safety inspections\nEscalate overdue actions, emerging risks, and compliance concerns to management and relevant stakeholders\nCoordinate and support intrusive investigations, specialist surveys, and safety inspections undertaken by contractors and consultants\nAssist with the management and maintenance of building safety information in accordance with Golden Thread principles\nSupport the gathering, coordination, and maintenance of information required for Safety Cases and building assurance activities\nWork closely with compliance, repairs, housing, and asset management teams to ensure safety records remain accurate and up to date\nPromote resident awareness of safety responsibilities and encourage participation in safety initiatives\nSupport the preparation of compliance reports, board reports, safety dashboards, assurance reports, and regulatory returns\nProvide clear commentary on compliance performance, risks, exceptions, and areas requiring corrective action\nAssist with responses to audits, inspections, regulatory enquiries, and information requests\nSupport organisational compliance with relevant building safety and fire safety legislation and guidance\nCoordinate with contractors, consultants, and specialist providers involved in building safety activities\nMonitor contractor performance and challenge delays, incomplete actions, or poor-quality information where necessary\nVerify and maintain completion evidence relating to safety-related works and remedial actions\nWork collaboratively with operational teams to ensure safety risks are effectively monitored and managedProfile\n\nLevel 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) in: \nBuilding Safety\nFire Safety\nConstruction\nProperty or Asset Management\nBuilding Control or a related discipline\nFormal health and safety or fire safety training such as: \nIOSH Managing Safely\nNEBOSH Fire Safety\nDemonstrable awareness of building safety legislation and resident safety responsibilities\nRecognised building safety or fire safety qualification, certification, or training in at least one of the following: \nBuilding Safety Act Awareness\nFire Risk Assessment Awareness\nPassive Fire Protection Awareness\nCompartmentation Awareness\nFire Door Inspection Training\nResident Engagement Strategy Awareness\nHigh-Rise Residential Building Safety AwarenessJob Offer\n\nCompetitive salary of £50,175\nGenerous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays\nPension scheme with employer contribution