Job Description

We are currently looking for a Building and Fire Safety Coordinator to join The Sovini Group.

Fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; we promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances. Whoever you are, you can expect to be treated fairly, with respect and free from discrimination.

If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group.

This position is a permanent opportunity.

As a Building and Fire Safety Coordinator  you will be expected to:

• To assist the Building Safety and Compliance Manager (BSCM) to ensure building and fire safety management arrangements are in place for relevant buildings, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and safety standards.
• To ensure effective consultation and communication with residents on building and fire safety matters, and to assist in the implementation of the resident engagement strategy.
• To ensure building and fire related projects are overseen for quality assurance purposes.
• To carry out planned and reactive inspections and assessments to ensure building and fire safety measures are in place and the general upkeep of communal/landlord-controlled areas are maintained.
• Commit to the CIH 7 Professional Standards of Conduct in your day-to-day activities.
• Commit to equality and diversity and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list but to indicate some of the main responsibilities of the post. It will be reviewed periodically to take into account changes and developments in service requirements.

To be successful in a Building and Fire Safety Coordinator

role, the skills you will need:  

• Hold a full driving license and have use of a car for work purposes.
• Experience of Carrying out fire safety audits and inspections. Assisting in the development and implementation of improvement plans.
• Experience of Managing and working with contractors, consultants and external enforcing authorities. Developing successful relationships to achieve challenging targets.
• Experience of assisting with fire safety programmes and projects.
• Experience of working with IT systems, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience of assisting with monitoring systems to assess and manage risk.
• Clear understanding of risk management and compliance.
• Ability to work under own initiative, effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks to fixing and exacting timescales.
• Ability to manage people, communicate clearly and effectively to all levels, including customers, consultants, contractors and employees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience or Knowledge of the below would be advantageous but not essential:

• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management OR equivalent.
• Relevant fire related qualifications.
• Relevant building, maintenance, compliance, or facilities management qualification OR equivalent.
• A track record of building management and fire safety within the social housing sector.
• Knowledge of building construction and maintenance industries.
• Carrying out fire door inspections.
• Managing and maintaining detailed building safety information.

So, if you are looking for a Building and Fire Safety Coordinator role with:

• Competitive salary – £31,740.00
• Hours – 36 per week (Monday-Friday).
• Agile working (Ability to work where you want and when you want, based on work commitments).
• 28 days holiday increasing with service.
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
• Group personal pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Career development opportunities.
• Corporate discount scheme.
• Staff well-being and ‘feel-good’ programme.

How to Apply

Apply online via our website today!  Job search (webitrent.com)

Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted.

Closing date – 12^th August 2024

Please note that shortlisting may take place prior to the advert closing, if a high volume of suitable applicants have applied, the advert may close early. Please do not hesitate to submit your application. 

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 20,000 - 40,000.

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