Health, Safety and Fire Advisor (Housing Association)

As the Health, Safety & Fire Advisor, you will provide a comprehensive health, safety and fire (HS&F) service to housing locations within your region, South East England.

Client Details

Our client is the largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people in England.

Description

The key responsibilities:

You will be working as part of a national team of HS&F Advisors, your responsibilities will be to carry out fire risk assessments, H&S audits, and training within retirement Housing portfolio, to achieve excellent levels of compliance. You will also provide general HS&F advice and support by ensuring a safe environment for colleagues, customers, and visitors.

Profile

The successful candidate:

Full, current driving license

Essential Qualifications:

• Min NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Min NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety or other recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification
• Proven experience in carrying out fire risk assessments.

Desirable Qualifications:

• NVQ level 5 (or equivalent) Management of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Registered on the IFE/BAFE Fire risk register or similar.
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

Knowledge & Experience:

• Fire Safety knowledge including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• A good understanding of fire safety management within specialised housing.
• Comprehensive practical knowledge of the application of Health and Safety standards within the specialised housing sector.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant areas of compliance relating to Housing.
• Application of health, safety and fire management within a Housing environment.

Job Offer

What is on offer?

• Remote based working with site visits
• �42,500 (increasing to �45k upon successful completion of a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment) plus �5,800 Car allowance plus mileage allowance on top
• Immediate start
• Opportunity to grow within the organisation and gain qualifications, all paid for.