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Corporate Fire Risk Assessor

Graham Rose Recruitment
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 2XY

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • The Corporate Fire Risk Assessor position in Oxfordshire offers a basic salary of £51,717 and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the fire safety industry.
  • This hybrid role involves conducting fire risk assessments, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards across the corporate portfolio of Oxford City Council.
  • Candidates must hold Tier 2 accreditation via IFSM or be willing to obtain it, along with a valid nationally recognized fire safety qualification such as NEBOSH or IFE.
  • The position provides a 37-hour workweek, 37 days of holiday, and benefits including a local government pension scheme with up to 19.9% employer contribution and options to buy additional holiday.
  • This is a permanent role with opportunities for career progression and a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

Corporate Fire Risk Assessor - Oxfordshire - Hybrid Working (Home / Site / Office) - Client Side, Job Security - Basic Salary £51,717k - 37 hrs pw - 37 days holiday (29 + 8 bank holidays) - Local Government Pension Scheme up to 19.9% employer contribution - Annual Pay Rise in April (as agreed with Unions) - Leading Employee Assistance Programme - "Buy" Additional Holiday Scheme - Local & National Shopping Discounts - Personal Accident Insurance - Subsidised Leisure Membership - Permanent Position - Potential for Career Progression

Our client who are a prestigious local government body are seeking to recruit a Corporate Fire Risk Assessor in Oxfordshire to join the Fire Safety team, operating within the Property and Assets Directorate. This is a crucial role that will involve conducting fire risk assessments, audits, inspections, and surveys across our corporate stock, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and minimising risk.

Duties for the position of Corporate Fire Risk Assessor in Oxfordshire include:

• Being primarily responsible for providing and delivering 100% compliance for Fire Risk Assessments across the Oxford City Council corporate portfolio.• Working as part of a team of Fire Risk Assessors, utilising an excellent knowledge of the FRA process to view fire risk holistically and ensure that risk is identified and communicated accurately.• Being responsible for ensuring suitable and accurate remedial works are identified and communicated in assessments, and that they align with the timeframes recommended in the clients FRA Process documents.• Where required, being responsible for providing technical fire safety advice to colleagues across the organisation and being a point of contact for external organisations in relation to fire safety.• Developing relationships and working closely with contractors, customers and colleagues in collating and reporting information.

To apply for the position of Corporate Fire Risk Assessor in Oxfordshire you will need to have a strong technical background with a clear understanding of the Regulatory reform Fire Safety Order (2005) and relevant fire safety legislation and guidance documents with some experience gained in housing. You must have excellent communication skills and have an ability to communicate fire risk and good fire safety practise to all relevant persons.

• Hold Tier 2 accreditation via IFSM as a minimum (or be willing to obtain)• Hold a valid nationally recognised fire safety qualification such as - NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar.• A recognised minimum grade 3 qualification within fire risk assessment such as the FPA, IFE or similar or registered by a competent body for FRA.• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the fire safety industry.• Experience of carrying out FRA's in social housing.

Benefits for the position of Corporate Fire Risk Assessor in Oxfordshire include:

• Flexible Working (work from home when not attending meetings or attending sites)• Promoting a Work / Life Balance• 37-hour week• 37 days holiday (29 days + 8 bank holidays)• Excellent IT equipment and support for agile working • Local Government Pension Scheme (up to 19.9% employer contribution)• Option to 'buy’ additional holiday• Enhanced family friendly policies• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development• Personal accident insurance • Travel loans and Travel to Work Discount Scheme - offers an interest free loan to cover the value of your travel season ticket• Employee wellbeing and counselling• Long service recognition• Payment of professional fees for approved professions• Eye care vouchers• Gym membership• Cycle to Work Scheme• Staff Offers Discount Scheme

This is a unique opportunity for a Corporate Fire Risk Assessor in Oxfordshire to join an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and offers some of the best benefits in the industry. So, if it is of interest, don't delay and apply today!

* Graham Rose is an employment business acting on behalf of our client

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