Job Introduction
Help keep residents safe!
Fire safety is one of the most important responsibilities within social housing. As our Compliance Contract Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring fire safety inspections, servicing, repairs and remedial works are planned, coordinated and completed efficiently.
Working as part of the Building Safety team, you’ll help ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and meet all statutory fire safety requirements.
Responsibilities
The Role
You’ll coordinate our fire safety compliance programme, supporting the delivery of:
- Fire Risk Assessment actions
- Fire door inspection and replacement programmes
- Emergency lighting inspections
- Dry risers and wet risers
- Fire signage and associated fire safety works
You’ll work closely with contractors, residents and internal teams to ensure inspections and remedial works are delivered safely on time and to a high standard.
- Coordinate planned fire safety inspections and remedial works.
- Schedule contractors and manage appointments.
- Liaise with residents to arrange access.
- Raise works orders and monitor progress through to completion.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and evidence.
- Monitor contractor performance and support KPI reporting.
- Produce reports and management information.
- Deliver excellent customer service and resolve enquiries promptly.
Qualifications
About you
You’ll be organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong administrative and coordination skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good IT skills, including Excel and database systems.
- Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively with contractors and colleagues.
- A proactive approach to problem‑solving.
Experience within fire safety, compliance, housing, construction or property maintenance would be an advantage but isn’t essential.
At Solihull Community Housing you’ll be part of a team dedicated to protecting residents and improving building safety.
Closing Date: Sunday, 5 July 2026
Contact Details:
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team