What we offer
- 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with service up to 30 days (plus Bank Holidays), with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days each year
- Healthcare benefits including access to Medicash
- Matched pension contributions starting at 4%, up to a maximum of 8%
- Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
- Access to a range of colleague discounts, including mobile phone contracts, gym memberships, holidays and eyecare vouchers
- Ongoing professional development and support to maintain your fire safety qualifications and CPD
Responsibilities
- Undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and FRA reviews across a wide range of residential, retirement, supported living and other premises
- Recording significant findings clearly, accurately and proportionately, identifying practical remedial actions to reduce fire risk
- Providing technical fire safety advice and guidance to colleagues, contractors, tenants and other stakeholders
- Reviewing evacuation strategies to ensure they remain appropriate for each building
- Working collaboratively with Building Safety, Asset Management, Housing and other teams to understand building risks and customer needs
- Maintaining accurate electronic records and ensuring FRA reports are completed to a consistently high standard
- Supporting tenant engagement by explaining fire safety findings and capturing customer feedback
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of Midland Heart's Fire Risk Assessment service
Team Collaboration
A dedicated Building Safety team will support you, working alongside experienced fire safety professionals passionate about delivering high‑quality services and continually improving building safety across the portfolio.
Qualifications
- Level 3 Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent) together with membership or registration of a recognised professional body
- Proven experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, ideally across residential, social housing, supported living or other complex building environments
- Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and wider fire safety legislation, standards and best practice
- Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel across the housing portfolio
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
Fire Risk Assessor (Fixed-Term Contract) in Birmingham employer: Midland Heart Ltd
Midland Heart Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and customer satisfaction. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including healthcare and generous annual leave, as well as opportunities for professional growth, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the communities of Coventry and Leicestershire.
