Title:  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

Octavian Centre, Chester based with a balance of home and site working – covering the North and North West including Manchester

£34,973 - £42,481 per year

Plus Company car

35 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 16:00pm

We are looking for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our team based in the North West. You will be working in a team which consists of 4 Fire Risk Assessors and 1 Fire Risk Manager. You will primarily carrying out Fire Risk assessments, 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.

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 of 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:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must hold a Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, undertaking the qualification or prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group
• 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

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications.  Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

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 Volunteering scheme
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Role salary is £30,396 with an additional policy allowance of £4,577 per annum (rising to £31,995 with an additional policy allowance of £4,818 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
• If qualified to FPA Level 4, role salary is £30,396 with an additional policy allowance of £9,960 per annum (rising to £31,995 with an additional policy allowance of £10,485 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 5 March 2024

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.