Compliance Officer for Fire Safety and Asbestos (Gr I)

Compliance Officer for Fire Safety and Asbestos (Gr I), Kingston upon Thames

Client:

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

ece1ac930191

Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Description
6-7 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• The Compliance Officer for Fire Safety and Asbestos Awareness will manage and offer guidance on all aspects of fire safety and asbestos awareness for buildings owned or managed by the Council’s Housing Landlord.
• This role involves overseeing the Fire Risk Assessment programme, the Asbestos Re-inspection programme, and maintaining the asbestos register.
• The post-holder will be the point of contact for staff and other stakeholders regarding fire safety and asbestos issues, ensuring the organisation remains legally compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.
Key Duties/Accountabilities:

1. Manage the Fire Risk Assessment and Asbestos re-inspection programmes.
2. Ensure that review dates are met for Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos re-inspections.
3. Prioritise and log actions, ensuring they are tracked and completed in accordance with regulations.
4. Maintain and update the asbestos register.
5. Control and manage relevant budgets to deliver effective remedial works and inspections.
6. Serve as the point of contact for internal staff and external stakeholders regarding fire and asbestos safety matters.
7. Ensure all fire safety and asbestos-related compliance activities meet legal and regulatory standards.
8. Prepare and submit regular reports on the progress and status of fire safety and asbestos safety measures.
9. Provide advice and guidance to staff and contractors on safe working practices regarding fire safety and asbestos awareness.

1. Proven experience in managing fire safety and asbestos compliance within the housing sector.
2. Strong understanding of relevant fire safety and asbestos-related legislation and regulations.
3. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and programs effectively.
4. Experience in managing budgets related to safety and compliance work.
5. Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
6. Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders on health and safety matters.
7. Knowledge of asbestos management procedures and fire risk assessment processes.
8. Ideally, professional qualifications in fire safety, asbestos awareness, or related fields.

The closing date: 04/04/2025 @15:00.
Full-time role – 36 Hr/week.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience in managing fire safety and asbestos compliance within the housing sector.
2. Strong understanding of relevant fire safety and asbestos-related legislation and regulations.
3. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and programmes effectively.
4. Experience in managing budgets related to safety and compliance work.
5. Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
6. Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders on health and safety matters.
7. Knowledge of asbestos management procedures and fire risk assessment processes.
8. Ideally, professional qualifications in fire safety, asbestos awareness, or related fields.