Building / Fire Safety Office

We'd like to hear from individuals who can help ensure full compliance and prioritise customer safety across our property portfolio through effective management and communications. You'll engage with customers to make sure their voices are heard and inform our Building Safety activity.

With an in depth knowledge of fire safety matters and other compliance areas, including fire doors, fire detection & alarms and sprinkler systems, you ll work alongside the Strategic Fire Manager and the Building Safety team to co-ordinate Customer Safety maintenance and ensure legal compliance.

We re looking for those with a strong grasp of British Standards and the Fire Safety Order, as you will support the Strategic Fire Manager with managing projects, conducting regular property inspections, identifying areas of concern, overseeing repair works, investigating solutions and providing informed recommendations.

Please note this role is known as Building Safety Officer at Great Places

Nebosh Fire Certificate or equivalent

Level 4 award in Asset and Building Management Compliance (or willing to work for)

Technical knowledge of operation and testing of emergency lighting, fire detection systems, AOVs

Excellent understanding of building safety and compliance

Understanding of fire and building safety legislation

Effective liaison with stakeholders and good communication abilities

Good IT abilities especially Microsoft Office

Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.

At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.

WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members

The Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more

Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank Holidays

Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward s for going above & beyond