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Form of workContract Type: Permanent
Salary: £90.005 per annum (£94,505 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Location: Liverpool
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as the Head of Fire Risk Management
In this role you will be the responsible person under the Fire safety order you will Lead strategic direction and deliver a proportionate risk-based approach to Fire Safety across a national portfolio with responsibility for the day-to-day management of national team responsible for the procurement, contract management of passive and active fire precautions resulting from in-house fire risk assessment and fire door inspections, management of servicing, repairs, maintenance and improvement to Fire Safety systems and development of investment plans to support business plan. The role will have responsibility for developing Primary authority partnership and liaison and communication with local fire & rescue service and working with key stakeholders externally and internally to address management failures impacting safety of customers. Support Head of communication on proactive and reactive communication with customers around Fire Safety. Performance monitoring, Assurance and Governance and regulatory reporting.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- EQF level 3-4 i.e. Diploma in Fire Safety, Asset Compliance, Passive Fire Protection or or NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent.
- Membership of Third-Party Accreditation Scheme i.e., institute of Fire engineers MIFE or IFE at GIFireE or above, similar memberships such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), IFSM or CIOB or equivalent working experience
- Extensive experience of managing and improving teamwork and cooperation between various parts of a business and working collaboratively, relationship building skills and effective stakeholder management, to deliver objectives. Excellent communication and the ability to successfully persuade and influence others.
(One Housing is a part of Riverside) At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
