Fire Risk Assessor - Level 4

We are a registered social landlord, managing over 7,000 homes in London and Hertfordshire. We provide affordable housing in our communities as well as related care and support services to the people who live in them. Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communities. An inspiring past and a bright future.

A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities. Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.

The role involves conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments across Origin Housing’s portfolio of General Needs Block and HRBs across Hertfordshire, North/Northwest London, identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate measures to mitigate risks. The assessor will work closely with a range of stakeholders to implement fire safety protocols, provide fire safety advice, and ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards. By proactively managing fire risks, the Level 4 Fire Risk Assessor plays a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of residents and maintaining the integrity of Origin’s properties.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct and review fire risk assessments in line with statutory requirements.
• Ensure actions are identified, prioritised, and closed within compliance timeframes.
• Assess and review fire strategies for new and existing buildings.
• Ensure compliance with Approved Document B, BS 9991, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Act as a key technical contact for fire safety matters.
• Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring fire safety compliance.
• Implement and oversee a quality assurance programme for fire risk assessments.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to best practice.
• Evaluate fire safety proposals to ensure they are risk-proportionate and cost-effective.
• Assess expenditure to ensure value for money in fire safety investments.
• Provide training and support to relevant teams on fire safety management.
• Work closely with the Asset and Compliance teams to embed a culture of fire safety.
• Ensure changes in fire safety legislation and guidance are identified and implemented.
• Evaluate alternative fire-related designs and lead on design standardisation.
• Ensure fire safety specifications align with regulatory and safety standards.
• Provide cost analysis for fire safety projects.
• Ensure expenditure aligns with regulatory and business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate potential fire safety design risks.

What you’ll need:

• Strong knowledge of fire risk assessment methodologies and fire safety compliance.
• Experience in fire strategy review and technical assurance.
• Understanding of legislative requirements, including Approved Document B, BS 9991, Building Safety Act, secondary legislation and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Ability to provide cost analysis and ensure value-for-money fire safety solutions.
• Stakeholder engagement and training experience, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Preferred:

• IFE Risk Register - Life Safety Assessor
• IFSM Tier 3 - Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register (NAFRAR)

Our Values:

• Take the lead
• Build trust
• Stay grounded
• Remember the little things

We’re committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Our benefits to you:

• Flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective.
• A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave.
• 2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer days.
• A pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salary.
• Family leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity pay.
• Simply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticians.
• Interest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchase.
• Annual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowance.
• Access to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much more.
• Free employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities to join staff network groups.
• Refer a friend bonus.

We’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.

We are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Fire Risk Assessor outlined above. Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd August 2025. Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.