At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate fire safety checks and ensure timely communication with residents and contractors.
- Company: Join SettleParadigm, the largest housing group in the region with a social purpose.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, flexible working, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32488 - 32488 £ per year.
Salary: £32,488 + excellent benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe
Hybrid: A minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
Contract: Fixed‑term contract
Hours: 37 hours per week
Are you looking to join a growing, values‑led organisation with a clear social purpose? At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising the number of new affordable homes we build.
As we continue to grow, we’re strengthening our Fire Safety team to help us keep residents safe and supported.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Fire Safety Coordinator to join our Fire Safety Works team. This is a role for someone who’s organised, calm and good at keeping things moving. You’ll help make sure fire safety checks, servicing and remedial work happen on time, and that residents, contractors and colleagues all have the information they need. You’ll be the person who keeps the admin side running smoothly, booking appointments, raising jobs, updating systems, uploading certificates and keeping track of what’s been done and what still needs attention. You’ll also be a friendly point of contact for residents and contractors, helping to make sure communication is clear and expectations are managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinating fire safety work, booking appointments, raising jobs and keeping track of progress
- Supporting fire safety servicing and repairs to make sure work is completed on time
- Managing the Fire Safety inbox and helping residents, contractors and colleagues with queries
- Uploading certificates and documents and keeping records accurate
- Allocating work to our Direct Labour team and external contractors
- Reviewing paperwork and challenging anything that doesn’t look right
- Supporting compliance by making sure testing and maintenance follow the right standards
- Helping close down completed jobs so our systems stay up to date
- Calling residents to confirm appointments and explain what’s happening
- Taking minutes in team meetings when needed
- Raising purchase orders for repairs and maintenance
- Supporting the Fire Safety Works Manager with project tasks and day‑to‑day admin
Qualifications
- Communicate clearly and kindly with residents, colleagues and contractors
- Stay calm when things get busy and can work through tasks in a steady, methodical way
- Enjoy keeping systems tidy and accurate
- Are confident using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
- Like being part of a team and supporting others
- Can spot when something doesn’t look right and aren’t afraid to question it
- Care about doing things properly and keeping people safe
Essential Skills
- Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional approach
- Good IT skills, especially Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint
- A methodical way of working and good problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work well with others and support the wider team
Nice to haves
- Understanding of fire safety basics (fire doors, fire stopping, equipment)
- Experience scheduling or coordinating work
- Experience producing simple reports or checking data
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage competing tasks
- A customer‑focused approach
Benefits
- Annual salary: £32,488 per annum
- 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
- Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
- Family‑friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
- Life cover and income protection
- Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
- Mental Health First Aiders available to support
- Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
- Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
- 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
- Peer‑recognition rewards platform
- Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours
37 hours per week. 09:00 - 17:30 Monday - Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00 Friday, 1 hour for lunch
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio‑economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Closing Date: 02.07.2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
Fire Safety Coordinator (12m FTC) in High Wycombe employer: Paradigm Housing Group
SettleParadigm is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and community impact. With a strong commitment to social purpose, employees benefit from generous holiday allowances, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development, all while working in a modern hybrid environment in Wooburn Green. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and communities as we build a better future together.
