Fire Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | Salford, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ForHousing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Everything we do aims to positively impact the lives of our social housing tenants and deliver on what matters to them and their communities. We provide safe, well-maintained, sustainable homes and deliver customer-focused services. ForHousing is a place where everyone can thrive and be themselves.
As part of our Safe Homes team, you’ll support the Fire Safety Manager to meet legislative requirements, embed best practice, carry out fire safety inspections, and deliver the fire risk assessment programme.
Why ForHousing?
• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
• Carrying out, reviewing, and monitoring fire risk assessments.
• Identifying high fire risk areas and work activities, ensuring these are comprehensively risk assessed.
• Providing advice relating to emergency routes and exits, fire detection and warning systems, firefighting equipment, emergency evacuation plans, and the needs of vulnerable people.
• Championing fire safety to colleagues and acting as a point of contact regarding fire safety.
What we’re looking for:
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle to travel between work locations is essential.
• IFE or equivalent registered Fire Risk Assessor.
• Experience in a similar role.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
As part of our Safe Homes team, you’ll support the Fire Safety Manager to meet legislative requirements, embed best practice, carry out fire safety inspections, and deliver the fire risk assessment programme.
Why ForHousing?
• Best companies 2-star employer – our colleagues rated us an “Outstanding Place to Work”.
• STAR – through our partnership with STAR you can save money on everyday spending and make your money go further with discounts across a wide range of shops and products.
• Smartech – purchase technology or white goods and spread the cost.
• Wellbeing centre – gym discounts, exercise videos, mindfulness tools, nutrition advice, financial advice and more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on bikes and equipment.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
What you’ll be doing:
• Carrying out, reviewing, and monitoring fire risk assessments.
• Identifying high fire risk areas and work activities, ensuring these are comprehensively risk assessed.
• Providing advice relating to emergency routes and exits, fire detection and warning systems, firefighting equipment, emergency evacuation plans, and the needs of vulnerable people.
• Championing fire safety to colleagues and acting as a point of contact regarding fire safety.
What we’re looking for:
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and use of a vehicle to travel between work locations is essential.
• IFE or equivalent registered Fire Risk Assessor.
• Experience in a similar role.
ForHousing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We especially welcome applicants from the Armed Forces community.
If you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please get in touch with the team on recruitment@forhousing.co.uk
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, depending on application volumes.
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