Fire Risk Assessor (Fixed-Term Contract)

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.