Fire Risk Specialist

Join us as a Fire Risk Specialist at Thirteen Group!

Role Overview

Thirteen Group is on the lookout for a Fire Risk Specialist to join our Building Safety team. Customer safety is a priority for us, and this is an integral role; you’ll ensure that we’re doing everything we can so that customers are safe in their homes.

Working within our specialist team of 11, you’ll be responsible for fire risk assessing Thirteen’s applicable buildings, ensuring that we remain legal, safe and compliant.

If you’re knowledgeable and proactive about fire safety and share our dedication for building and customer safety, we’d be interested in hearing from you.

Thirteen Benefits

• Salary - £45,785 per annum
• Annual leave starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays.
• Pension up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer).
• Simply Health save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services.
• T’dar our Discount and Reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands.
• Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fire risk assessments to a diverse range of buildings including high rise, complex and in-scope buildings
• Provide expert advice to colleagues, customers and other stakeholders
• Build great relationships with key partners, such as relevant fire authorities
• Support with fire safety training across the business
• Conduct fire safety audits with fire and rescue services
• Our main operating area is across the Tees Valley, but our portfolio is geographically spread from Northumberland and down to Hull, so you’ll be expected to travel when required
  
  

About You

• In-depth knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You’ll provide leadership, expert knowledge, accountability and compliance in relation to all relevant fire safety legislation
• Knowledge of preparing comprehensive fire-related works specifications and work designs to a high standard
• Previous experience within a fire and Rescue service would be desirable but it’s not essential
• Extensive experience of carrying out fire risk assessments to PAS79 standard in a broad range of settings, such as general needs, and care and support
• Sound knowledge of building regulations, disabled access, fire, CDM and health and safety legislation
• A calm and professional manner, coupled with a fantastic customer service ethos
  
  

Why Thirteen Group?

We’re more than just a housing association we’re a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 34,000 properties.

• Join a team that’s local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere.
• Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity.
• Be a part of a company that offers tailored support services, going beyond just housing solutions.
  
  

Interested?

For more details, please refer to the attached documents.

If you’d like to talk more about the role, please contact Michael Vout, Building Safety Operational Manager on 07920 817324 for an informal discussion.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, please.

Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge?

Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community!

As part of our hiring process, if you’re successful we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time.