Salary:
£40,000.00 - £50,000.00 Per yearAre you a safety and compliance officer with a background in working in the Fire sector?
We have a fantastic permanent opportunity as a Safety & Compliance Officer, within our Building Safety Team. You'll be based from our offices in Wembley, Basingstoke or Blandford with the opportunity to combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance.
The Role:
The role will support the Safety and Compliance Specialist - Fire/Senior Safety and Compliance Officer - Fire and wider Building Safety Compliance team on all fire safety matters on behalf of SNG.
Support delivery of the FRA programme including the management of internal/external delivery partners and other specialists. Ensure that all remedial activities are identified, recorded, actioned, and closed in line with SNG's internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible to deliver the right outcome for our customers in a safe and timely way
- Promote a positive collaborative culture of building safety compliance
- Take personal responsibility for escalating any concerns to the appropriate member of the Building Safety Compliance team for consideration and/or investigation
- Support the Safety and Compliance Specialist - Fire/Senior Safety and Compliance Officer - Fire for fire safety compliance areas to ensure that SNG adheres to its regulatory and legislative obligations and that the organisation receives competent advice and guidance
- Act as a building safety and compliance subject matter expert and help define data requirements, policies and standards, whilst advising in their implementation
- Review building fire strategies and designs to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and undertake actions to mitigate risk, for example before new builds commence
- Ensure that actions from fire risk assessments, pre-occupation fire risk assessments and recommended upgrades are progressed, remedied, and recorded as required
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of working to deadlines and achieving targets through own work and work driven through teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Up to date knowledge of fire safety legislation
- Demonstratable knowledge and experience of fire safety subject matters within the Housing Sector
Qualifications:
- Level 3/Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety
- FRA qualification such as IFE or CS Todd and experience of peer review/auditing FRA's
- Membership of the IFE / IFSM or equivalent membership body, with demonstrable CPD
We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Safety and Compliance Officer - Fire in Basingstoke employer: Sovereign Network Group
Sovereign Network Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values flexibility and collaboration, with the opportunity to work from home while still engaging with colleagues in the office. Employees benefit from a generous holiday allowance, a matched pension scheme, and tailored benefits options, all designed to support personal and professional growth in the vibrant locations of Basingstoke or Greenham. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your analytical skills will directly influence investment strategies and contribute to meaningful outcomes.
