Fire Risk Officer (Hybrid)

About the role

The Fire Risk Officer will support the Fire Safety Manager in delivering fire safety across the Group’s housing portfolio. This hybrid position involves regular site inspections, risk assessments and liaison with fire authorities across South West England.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out fire risk assessments on all Group dwellings and common‑area buildings in line with BS9792 and PAS 79.
• Audit and review third‑party fire risk assessments performed by contractors.
• Maintain and update a central database of fire risk assessments for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with fire specifications for works in collaboration with relevant colleagues.
• Act as a primary contact with the Group’s fire authority partner alongside the Fire Safety Manager.
• Issue fire‑safety work programmes to delivery teams, ensuring adherence to priority matrix timescales and budgets.
• Ensure fire‑safety information is readily accessible for common areas, schemes and HMOs.

Required profile

• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience conducting fire risk inspections and producing detailed reports.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations within a housing environment.
• Ability to work independently and travel across the operating regions.

Required skills

• Fire risk assessment (BS9792, PAS 79).
• Fire safety auditing.
• Database management for assessment records.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £44,529 per annum.
• Hybrid working model with travel across South West England.
• Permanent full‑time contract.