Fire Safety Compliance Officer in Devon

Keeping our customers safe is LiveWest's number one priority. As a Fire Safety Compliance Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the homes we manage meet all fire safety legislation and best practice, and that customers understand the work we're doing to keep them safe. We commission around 1,500 Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) each year across our blocks of flats and other relevant buildings. You'll review these assessments, translate actions into clear specifications of work and support delivery through our in‑house teams and external contractors, always putting safety first.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interrogate Fire Risk Assessments, challenging assessors where required
• Produce clear specifications of work and raise orders to address FRA actions
• Carry out site inspections and audits to confirm remedial works are completed correctly
• Provide expert fire safety advice to colleagues, contractors and customers
• Support the Fire Safety Operations Manager and Duty Holder with reports and analysis
• Keep up to date with fire safety legislation, guidance and best practice

Why should I join LiveWest?

You’ll be joining an organisation where customer safety genuinely comes first. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to where people live, working with committed colleagues who value learning, collaboration and doing the right thing.

Job Details

This is a full‑time permanent role working 37 hours per week. Hybrid working is available for this role, working at least 2 days per week from our Exeter office, dependent on business need.

About The Candidate

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a fire safety or property compliance role
• Ability to review Fire Risk Assessments and manage remedial actions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Experience producing clear written reports and providing professional advice
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Essential Knowledge

• Fire safety legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Building regulations, British Standards and residential fire safety guidance
• Health and safety legislation relevant to housing and the built environment

Essential Qualifications

• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification in building or fire safety

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety Risk Assessor qualification
• IOSH qualification
• Experience within social housing or a registered social landlord
• Commitment to working towards further professional fire safety qualifications

Please note: This role is not eligible for CoS. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring a CoS.

Our Rewards and Benefits

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service – and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro‑rated for part‑time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan, virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships and retail discounts including a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.