At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure fire safety compliance and manage fire risk assessments effectively.
- Company: Join a leading organisation committed to safety and compliance in the housing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and impactful role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in fire safety while developing your expertise in a vital field.
- Qualifications: Experience in fire safety legislation and team leadership is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About the role
We are looking for a great communicator as this role will act as the landlord's authorised person and ensure that SNG is compliant with their landlord responsibilities and adhere to regulations and legislation. Able to provide robust management in all areas of fire related activities. Utilise technical expertise in passive and active fire measures as well as in depth practical knowledge of fire risk assessments and mitigating risks. Ensure high level contract management and resolve problems.
Key Areas
- Responsible to deliver the right outcome for our customers in a safe and timely way.
- Responsible for the fire safety compliance areas and be responsible for ensuring that SNG adheres to its regulatory and legislative obligations and that the organisation receives competent advice and guidance.
- Central point of contact for liaison with the Primary Fire Authority.
- Lead and be responsible for ensuring that the fire risk assessment programme is carried out on a risk-based basis in line with PAS9980/ PAS79/PAS792 requirements meets all regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Responsible for the REG38 sign off process, pre-occupation fire door assessments and fire risk assessments are undertaken in a competent, timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure that actions from fire risk assessments and recommended upgrades are progressed, remedied, and recorded as required.
- Identify any changes to regulatory requirements that impacts on SNG and its ability to effectively manage its assets.
- Ensure that the relevant changes and actions are identified and escalated to the Building Safety Compliance Fire Manager.
- Identify and escape non-compliance fire activities to the Building Safety Compliance Fire Manager recommending appropriate solutions to recover the compliance position.
Knowledge and Skills
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of leading a team of fire subject matter experts within the Housing Sector.
- Membership of the IFE / IFSM or an equivalent membership body.
- Up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and building regulations.
- Award in Practical Fire Risk Assessment such as IFE of CS Todd.
- Knowledge of methods to monitor the quality of data and identify issues (e.g. reconciliations).
- Ability to validate, impact assess and to escape data issues as required.
- Experience in protecting and monitoring data against misuse and loss.
- Experience of working to deadlines and achieving targets through own work and work driven through teams.
Safety and Compliance Specialist - Fire in Basingstoke employer: SNG (Sovereign Network Group)
At SNG, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and compliance in the housing sector. Our team members benefit from continuous professional development opportunities, a supportive environment that encourages collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on fire safety standards. Located in a vibrant community, we provide our employees with the resources and guidance needed to excel in their roles while ensuring compliance with all regulatory obligations.
Contact Details:
SNG (Sovereign Network Group) Recruitment Team
