The Assets Officer will deliver a professional, technical and customer-facing property maintenance service, working flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues and proactively identifying opportunities for service improvement.
The Assets Officer will have primary responsibility for reviewing completed Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and coordinating the resulting actions. This includes accurately recording and prioritising recommendations; raising works orders and referrals; monitoring actions to completion within the timescales stated in the FRA; verifying close-out evidence; and escalating overdue, stalled or higher-risk actions. The Assets Officer will maintain compliance records, coordinate contractors and internal stakeholders, and support fire safety performance and governance reporting.
Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland. We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55’s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs.
Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role.
To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum:
- Level five qualification (e.g., HND) or above in a related discipline such as, Building Surveying, Construction, Engineering, Facilities Management, Building Services and/or Fire Safety with 18 months’ relevant experience within a construction or maintenance environment.
- Five years’ relevant experience (within the last 8 years) with construction fire safety or maintenance environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the practical application of contract and works-order management relevant to the role.
- Demonstrate knowledge of building standards and statutory regulations, with experience reviewing technical or compliance reports and coordinating remedial actions in a property maintenance environment.
- A current full driving license and access to a suitable form of transport*
(*where an applicant indicates that a disability prohibits them from driving, this criterion will be waived at the shortlisting stage. In such circumstances, consideration will be given in any subsequent offer of appointment to suitable alternative arrangements that the candidate may be able to put in place that would enable them to meet the travel requirements for the post).
- great on-job training
- a contributory pension scheme
- a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age)
- free employee health checks
- a Cycle to Work scheme
Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business.
Closing date for all applications is 16th August 2026.
Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.
Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar permanent / fixed term vacancies which may arise.
Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- Radius Housing, 3-7 Redburn Square, Holywood, County Down, BT18 9HZ
Assets Officer Closing Date: Sunday, 16 August 2026 employer: NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association
The NIFHA is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee development and well-being. Located in the picturesque town of Holywood, employees benefit from a permanent contract, a contributory pension scheme, and a health cash plan, ensuring a rewarding and secure work environment. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community, joining NIFHA means being part of a dedicated team focused on meaningful contributions.
Contact Details:
NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association Recruitment Team
