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We are working with are a not-for-profit organisation who operate in Bodmin and offer affordable housing across Cornwall.  As a Fire Safety Advisor, the candidate would be expected to provide specialist advice regarding all Fire Safety matters, and to work within a team to identify compliance issues. This position would be in a residential context, and the candidate would need to have in-depth knowledge of Fire Safety and Health and Safety legislation.


Responsibilities

• Provide Fire Safety technical advice to contractors, tenants and staff
• Report on all Fire Safety matters
• Produce Fire Safety Management Strategies for relevant housing stock
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the clients’ Fire Safety policy and procedural documents
• Inform and educate on Fire Safety issues at tenant resident meetings
• Monitor and inspect repair and maintenance contract works
• Ensure approved materials, products and installation procedures are used during repair and maintenance works
• Prioritise Fire Safety related customer complaints and follow up actions, in accordance with the clients’ timescales and standards
• Assist in the preparation of Fire Safety related contract tender documentation and assessing of contract tender submissions
• Ensure that the client is fully compliant with current statutory Fire Safety regulation and guidance
• Work with local authorities to assist with joint inspections and Fire Safety audits
• Identify remedies to audit deficiencies, monitor remedial works and report outcomes to the Fire Safety Manager

• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of legislation, such as Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Health and Safety Legislation
• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent
• Ideally a member of a professional body, such as IFE, RICS, CIOB
• IOSH Managing Safely Health and Safety or equivalent
• Experience of undertaking rick inspections and Fire Safety Assessments
• Knowledge of guidance documents, such as BS5839, BS5266 and Specialist Housing guide
• Evidence of CDM qualification
• Driving license

• Salary: £33,776- £38,328
• Hybrid working available
• Flexible working hours
• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• 23 days holiday, increasing to 28 with service
• Training and development opportunities
• Sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme