Fire Risk Assessor

Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities
An inspiring past and a bright future
A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.
Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.
The role – Fire Risk Assessor
As a Fire Risk Assessor, you will be part of the fire team and assist in the effective management of fire safety across our business to reduce overall Fire Risk to our people, the business and ensure legislation requirements are met.
You will be an essential part of driving fire safety culture across the business and supporting the team through our competency framework. You will assist in the implementation of our Fire Risk management system, which will include supporting the business and your main function will be conducting Fire Risk assessments across our housing portfolio.
What you’ll do
You will
Ensure development to meet the new competency requirements for Fire Risk Assessors and Origin Housing competency framework.
Ensuring Fire Risk assessments are completed and are suitable and sufficient and all KPIs are adhered too.
Adhere to Origin Housing fire safety procedures and Fire Risk Management system and ensure this is promoted across the business.
Deliver and /or arrange for fire safety training across the business to relevant staff and support managers to identify training needs for relevant staff members
Assist on the operational delivery of the fire assessment programme, ensuring the Fire Risk assessments are delivered on time and to the appropriate standard.
Provide technical support and advice across the business.
What you’ll need
We’re looking for someone who:
is a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (minimum GIFireE) or Institute Fire Safety Managers (minimum AIFSM) or equivalent and/or holds or is working towards Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent (minimum level 3 qualification and recognised course in Fire Risk assessment)
holds a member of Fire Risk Assessment professional registration, or third-party certification, of the individual Fire Risk Assessors. Professional bodies operate registers of persons deemed to be competent to carry out Fire Risk assessments (IFE, IFSM, IFPO and Warrington).
has up to date knowledge of fire safety and other legislation relevant to the role.
can demonstrate a full understanding of the fire sector federation approved code of practice for Fire Risk Assessors and competency requirements for industry.
has knowledge of active and passive fire protection systems
can work in small teams of fire professionals.
Our Values
Our core values are at the heart of how we work
Take the lead
Create energy
Build trust
Be generous
Stay grounded
Remember the little things
We're committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Our benefits to you
Origin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.
A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
Competitive salary of between £54,585pa and £63,204pa dependant on experience
2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days
A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary
Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay
Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians
Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase
Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance
Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more
Free employee assistance programme
Opportunities to join staff network groups
Refer a friend bonus
We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.
Tell us your story
We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Fire Risk Assessor outlined above.
Closing date for applications: 19 May 2024
Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

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