Location
Across L&Q North West region with Agile Working (office, home and site combined). Reporting office: Nexus House, Trafford.

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£40,370 - £51,553 depending on experience and qualifications plus £1,300 essential car user allowance*

About the Role
Join our Major Works Fire Team at L&Q as an experienced Fire Officer within Property Services. Reporting to the Building Safety Manager, you will provide specialist fire safety management and risk assessment services across L&Q. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to our residents and local communities by ensuring fire safety is paramount.

Your responsibilities will include conducting professional, suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) in accordance with statutory requirements, either as part of a scheduled programme or in response to incidents on residential buildings. You will develop, implement and manage L&Q’s fire safety management procedures, ensuring compliance with policy, best practice, regulatory and legislative requirements.

The role requires a self-motivated and professional individual able to deliver a high quality, confidential, and customer-focused service. You will work both independently and as part of a dispersed team, communicating effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits include an excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days annual leave rising to 31 days with length of service plus bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours paid volunteering days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and more.

Early applications are encouraged as the advertisement may close and interviews be held earlier than stated. Previous applicants who were regretted within 12 weeks may not apply.

Experience
- Extensive experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments on all types of residential buildings including High Rise, Sheltered, Extra Care Schemes and Community Centres.
- Knowledge and experience working with Fire Safety legislation and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Understanding of fire compliance within housing associations or local authorities.
- Familiarity with Approved Documents and Industry Guidance.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in office and dispersed settings.
- Proficient in MS Office packages; training provided on trust bespoke systems.

About you
- Self-motivated, professional, and able to provide a high quality, confidential, and customer-focused service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication for various stakeholders.
- Valid driving licence and access to a car.
- Commitment to working towards or holding a Professional Fire Accreditation.

Qualifications
- Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Safety Management.
- Professional Fire Accreditation obtained or willingness to work towards it.