Compliance Officer (Fire Safety)

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Job description

Job Description

Compliance Officer (Fire Safety)

South West London

£35 p/hr umbrella

6 to 12 month ongoing contract

Role Purpose

Reporting to our Asset & Compliance Lead Officer, our Compliance Officer role will manage and offer guidance in all aspects of Fire Safety and Asbestos compliance for buildings owned or managed by the Council’s Housing Landlord. You will act as the main point of contact for compliance related issues including the commissioning of works via maintenance or specialist companies. Training will be available to enable the Officer to ensure the Council remains legally compliant and adheres to regulations and guidance.

Ideally you will have experience of working within a regulatory framework where compliance, risk management and precise outcomes are essential. A comprehensive understanding of Fire Safety Act, Asbestos awareness particularly where it relates to social housing is essential. Having, or developing, a good knowledge of risk assessments and safety measures and controls within buildings, you should also be familiar with the Health and Safety Act, Regulatory Reform and all current Building Regulations.

With a customer-focused, flexible, cooperative and well-organised working style, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate compliance information clearly and effectively to colleagues in other departments, good presentation skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure, think strategically and problem solve.

Qualifications Required

1. NEBOSH Fire
2. NEBOSH Occupational Safety and Health
3. Relevant Health and Safety Qualification

Detailed knowledge of environmental health, building and housing legislation to improve housing standards within the remit of environmental health and working knowledge of other council functions such as Housing Strategy, Planning and Building Control, Trading Standards as well as other agencies such as the Fire Service and Health and Safety Executive.

Full understanding and experience of asbestos materials and relevant asbestos legislation.

If you are interested in this position AND meet the requirements, APPLY NOW.