Fire Risk Assessor

Sanctuary provides in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Covering the North Region - Leeds, Wakefield, Castleford, Halifax

£36,372 - £44,180 per year

plus Company car or Car Buyout of £7,552 per annum

35 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our Fire and Security team, based in the North region predominantly covering Yorkshire and surrounding areas. You will be working in a team of 4 primarily carrying out fire risk assessments and also assisting in carrying out secondary inspections of pre and post remedial works for the full portfolio of properties, ensuring high standards of safety are maintained. This will be a balance of site and home working.

Our Compliance team are responsible for managing compliance responsibilities consisting of fire risk assessments to ensure properties comply with legislation with our priority being the safety of our residents.

The role of Fire Risk Assessor will include:

1. Undertaking fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and surveys in line with organisational policies and procedures
2. Producing and maintaining reports/documentation for fire risk assessment specifications, with the ability to demonstrate inspections and remedial actions meet KPIs
3. Coordinating, communicating and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery
4. Raising awareness of fire risks and promote fire safety measures

Skills and experiences:

1. To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application.
2. Recent experience of undertaking a similar role such as Fire Risk Surveyor, Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Safety Officer
3. Proven track record of conducting fire risk assessments ideally gained in the social housing or construction sector (or similar)
4. Some knowledge of Fire regulations including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, legislation and current and good practice
5. Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
7. This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

About us

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

1. 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
2. A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
3. Life Assurance
4. Employee Advice Service including counselling
5. Cycle to Work scheme
6. Voluntary health plans
7. Wellbeing support and tools
8. Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
9. Role salary is £31,611 with an additional policy allowance of £4,760 per annum (rising to £33,275 with an additional policy allowance of £5,011 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
10. If qualified to FPA Level 4 role salary is £31,611 with an additional policy allowance of £10,359 per annum (rising to £33,275 with an additional policy allowance of £10,904 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.