Fire Safety Officer
Chime Housing
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 – 37 hours per week
The Vacancy
37 hours per week (requests for part-time work considered)
Introduction to the role
At Chime Housing, keeping our customers safe is our highest priority. We are looking for a motivated Fire Safety Officer to join our Fire Safety Team, helping to ensure our homes remain safe and compliant. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in protecting customers, helping deliver vital fire safety programmes, and ensuring Chime meets its regulatory responsibilities.
Role purpose
To support the delivery of Chime Housing fire safety programme, ensuring our homes and buildings meet all statutory fire safety requirements. The role is responsible for monitoring fire safety risks, managing remedial works and providing technical advice to support safe homes.
What’s the role?
Key Accountabilities:
- Deliver and support fire safety compliance activities including inspections, audits, fire risk assessment programmes and statutory servicing.
- Monitor and manage fire safety remedial works, ensuring recommendations are prioritised, completed and quality assured.
- Undertake fire door inspections and assess passive fire protection measures including compartmentation and fire stopping
- Work collaboratively with contractors, consultants, customers and colleagues to promote a positive fire safety culture and continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
Essential:
- Undertaking fire safety inspections, surveys and compliance activities within residential housing or a similar environment
- Managing and monitoring fire safety remedial works and contractor performance
- Carrying out post-inspections and quality assurance of fire safety work
- Fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements applicable to social housing
- Excellent written and verbal communication, being able to multitask, assess priorities and work independently
- NEBOSH fire safety certificate, Fire Safety qualification, building Surveying qualification or equivalent qualification
- Full clean Driving licence, and access to a car with business insurance
Desirable:
- Experience working in social housing
- A fire related accreditation
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Who you’ll work with
- Responsible to: Fire Safety Manager
- Department: Fire Safety Team
What can we offer you?
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
- Employer pension contribution of up to 11%
- Development opportunities
- Comprehensive employee rewards scheme
How we work
We embrace agile working — blending time in our communities, shared spaces, and remote working. With digital technology at the heart of our approach, we empower teams and individuals to work flexibly.
How to apply
If this sounds like your next role, click ‘apply now’, tell us why you’ve got what it takes, and attach a copy of your current CV.
Closing date:3rd November 2026
Interviews: to be confirmed
(Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large response.)
Fire Safety Officer in Watford employer: Chime housing
Chime Housing is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and community impact are at the forefront. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, we empower our staff to thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant setting of Watford. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers while enjoying a fulfilling career in housing management.
