Overview

Senior Safety & Compliance Officer - Fire – Permanent role at SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Based at our Wembley offices with a flexible mix of office and home working.

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We are part of a growing organisation formed by Sovereign and Network Homes, providing over 84,000 homes and investing in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.

The Role

The position is technical and ensures SNG compliance with landlord responsibilities, regulations and legislation. You will work with the Safety and Compliance Specialist – Fire to provide robust management in all fire-related activities. Utilize technical expertise in passive and active fire measures, fire risk assessments and risk mitigation. You will oversee fire-related cyclical servicing, inspection and upgrade programmes, and manage contracts and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all elements of contract management relating to fire activities, identifying, recording and addressing underperformance and breaches
• Develop cyclical inspection, upgrade and works programmes for fire aspects, centralised within the building safety compliance team
• Collaborate with the Safety and Compliance Specialist – Fire to ensure regional alignment
• Deliver and monitor fire safety compliance, meeting regulatory, legislative and landlord obligations; ensure the organisation receives competent advice
• Develop and monitor methodologies for current and future fire activities; document scope, detail requirements and review against regulatory changes
• Prepare, monitor and deliver performance reports against directorate and organisational targets
• Manage direct reports with a focus on clear vision, direction, accountability and continuous improvement

What we are looking for

• Experience of working to deadlines and achieving targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of fire safety in the Housing Sector

Qualifications

• Membership of the IFE / IFSM or an equivalent membership body
• Award in Practical Fire Risk Assessment such as IFE or CS Todd

What we can offer

• Hybrid, flexible working
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with an extra day each year up to 30)
• Option to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits
• Generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
• Life cover from start date
• Recognition scheme with retail voucher gifts

At SNG we are committed to inclusion and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply and be themselves at work.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance and Other
• Industries: Housing and Community Development

If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!