Fire Risk Assessor - Walsall Housing Group : Job Details

Fire Risk Assessor

Salary: £45,111-£47,198 per annum (plus car allowance & excellent benefits)

Location: Walsall, West Midlands (hybrid working, but presence in the office and on site required to meet business need)

Contract:  Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 9 December 2024 

Interview Date: 18 & 19 December 2024

Overview of role:

Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor with extensive experience of completing fire risk assessments? Are you passionate about making a difference to our customers, ensuring their homes are safe and educating customers and colleagues about fire safety? If so, this could be the role you are looking for…

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Building Safety Team as our Fire Risk Assessor. You’ll be responsible for carrying out our Fire Risk Assessments and other building and fire inspections in a range of high, medium and low-rise buildings. 

The Fire Risk Assessor role is part of a new Fire Safety Team and will be integral in delivering whg’s approach to fire safety. It is a great opportunity for the right person to contribute to the way we both manage and deliver fire safety across whg. 

Given the technical nature of the role, we will need you to have the following qualifications:

• Hold an appropriate accredited fire risk assessment qualification (and evidence relevant CPD). 
• Membership of a relevant professional body (IFSM, IFE, IFPO or similar).
• Have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order and Building Safety Act.
• Have recent and relevant experience in both undertaking FRAs in tall and complex residential buildings, as well as experience in undertaking fire door inspections within relevant buildings 

What’s in it for you?

Working at whg means being part of a team that values flexibility, professional development, and a positive workplace culture. We offer:

• A competitive salary
• 27 days of annual leave (plus Christmas shut down)
• Access to an annual leave purchase scheme
• Participation in the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme or a choice of another great pension scheme
• A health cash plan to enhance your wellbeing and claim back costs of prescriptions, eye care, dental and complementary therapies
• A range of shopping and leisure discounts
• Structured learning and development opportunities
• Automatic membership of Colleague Voice
• A friendly workplace environment and commitment to work-life-balance 

About us

At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our website at www.whg.uk.com to learn more and apply.