At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure fire safety and compliance in homes and communal areas across Leeds.
- Company: Join Leeds Federated, a purpose-driven housing association.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel, perfect for those who love being out and about.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while enjoying a varied workday.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 26227 - 26227 £ per year.
- Job
- Title: Fire Protection and
- Compliance
- Assistant
- Job
Type: Full-Time, Permanent At Leeds Federated, our customers' safety is our highest priority.
We're looking for a Fire Protection & Compliance Assistant to help ensure our homes and communal areas remain safe, compliant and well maintained.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same.
You'll spend time visiting our properties across Leeds, carrying out fire safety checks, inspecting equipment, meeting customers, arranging appointments and working closely with colleagues and contractors to make sure important safety work is completed.
If you enjoy being out and about, are organised, take pride in doing a job well and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do
- Assist in the management and delivery of building safety activities in communal and other shared areas.
- Carrying out routine fire safety inspections and testing in communal areas, including fire alarms and emergency lighting.
- Checking fire doors, fire exits, firefighting equipment and safety signage to make sure everything is in good working order.
- Reporting any defects and arranging repairs or replacement equipment where needed.
- Interact with customers to effectively deliver building safety activities, including appointment setting.
- Carrying out Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) across our offices and properties.
- Supporting other compliance activities such as lift inspections, asbestos surveys and building safety visits.
- Keeping accurate digital records of all inspections, tests and actions taken.
- Working safely at all times, using the correct PPE, following risk assessments and maintaining a professional approach. What we're looking for:
- Great communication and customer service skills.
- Confidence speaking with a wide range of people and explaining things clearly.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to spot issues that need action.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
- Experience using mobile technology or digital systems to record information.
- A practical approach to problem solving.
- The ability to work safely and follow procedures.
- A full UK driving licence, as travel between our properties is required.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation, apply today!
- Closing
- Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 Interview
Date: Tuesday 11th August 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications.
On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
Leeds Federated is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in everything we do and therefore welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The
Company: Leeds Federated is a housing association with around 4,500 properties across Leeds, Wakefield, and North Yorkshire.
Our mission is to enable the maximum number of people to access and live sustainably in good-value, affordable housing.
Please click on the APPLY button to be redirected to our careers page to apply for this role.
Candidates with experience in roles such as Fire Safety Assistant, Compliance Assistant, Building Safety Assistant, Fire Safety Officer, Compliance Officer, Building Compliance Officer, Property Compliance Assistant, Estates Compliance Officer, Facilities Assistant, Health & Safety Assistant, or Housing Compliance Officer will also be considered for this role
Fire Protection and Compliance Assistant in Leeds employer: Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd
Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community through their work. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to diversity, this role not only provides a competitive salary but also the unique advantage of working across various sites in Leeds, fostering a dynamic and engaging work environment.
Contact Details:
Leeds Federated Housing Association Ltd Recruitment Team
