Job Title: Head of Fire Safety Management
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £90.005 per annum (£94,505 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Location: Liverpool
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as the Head of Fire Risk Management
In this role you will be the responsible person under the Fire safety order you will Lead strategic direction and deliver a proportionate risk-based approach to fire safety across a national portfolio with responsibility for the day-to-day management of national team responsible for the procurement, contract management of passive and active fire precautions resulting from in-house fire risk assessment and fire door inspections, management of servicing, repairs, maintenance and improvement to fire safety systems and development of investment plans to support business plan. The role will have responsibility for developing Primary authority partnership and liaison and communication with local fire & rescue service and working with key stakeholders externally and internally to address management failures impacting safety of customers. Support head of communication on proactive and reactive communication with customers around fire safety. Performance monitoring, Assurance and Governance and regulatory reporting.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- EQF level 3-4 i.e. Diploma in Fire Safety, Asset Compliance, Passive Fire Protection or or NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent.
- Membership of Third-Party Accreditation Scheme i.e., institute of fire engineers MIFE or IFE at GIFireE or above, similar memberships such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), IFSM or CIOB or equivalent working experience
- Extensive experience of managing and improving teamwork and cooperation between various parts of a business and working collaboratively, relationship building skills and effective stakeholder management, to deliver objectives. Excellent communication and the ability to successfully persuade and influence others.
Why Riverside?
(One Housing is a part of Riverside) At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Role Profile
Role requires you to:
- Strategic Lead for Fire Safety Management across Group including setting policy, operational management plans and ways of working.
- Lead the design and implement and review of an effective Performance and Assurance Framework and other relevant policies, procedures, and guidance, considering industry best practice, ensuring the adoption of new and innovative ideas and solutions to ensure continuous improvement of the service.
- Report to senior leaders and the governance community as required, providing assurance that legislative and regulatory requirements are being met, services are meeting quality standards, or that improvement plans to address any issues are robust, SMART, and professionally managed.
- Produce clear, informative, and meaningful reports as required including statutory and regulatory compliance reports and performance reports for Directors, Board Members, and governance committees to inform decision making and identify performance improvements, always ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Compliance data.
- Design and scope all relevant statutory compliance contracts in conjunction with procurement colleagues, ensuring contracts include clear quality and performance standards and measurement requirements for the Group to support effective contract management and service improvement.
- Commission internal departments, external suppliers, and in-house delivery vehicle to introduce control measures, undertake remedial actions and complete safety critical work. Providing guidance, support and ensure competence of all appointments
- Lead a team to ensure we maintain accurate records of completed inspections, resolve hazards, defects and risks in a timely manner to mitigate risks to customers.
- Lead, motivate and engage a team of Assistant property managers / Admin to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service, developing and implementing operational objectives including key performance indicators, to underpin the Building Safety Strategy and the Group’s overall strategic objectives.
- Manage the performance and development of your team providing expertise, coaching and other developmental support as required, ensuring a quality service is provided and under performance is dealt with appropriately.
- Develop and implement appropriate systems, data and procedures and a risk-based tiered approach to fire safety.
- Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
- Develop clear guidance for internal departments, external suppliers, and in-house delivery vehicle to introduce control measures, undertake remedial actions and complete safety critical work.
- Develop key relationships with our Regulators, enforcement authorities and primary authority partnership, mitigating enforcement action, dealing with safety concerns, and managing all communication. Lead our approach to any improvement and enforcement actions relating to fire.
- Ensure appropriate Evacuation and emergency plans are in place for the building and business continuity and recovery plans and scenario planning and testing to plan for an emergency, attending site as required.
- Engage with group health and safety team to investigate any incidents, non-compliances including the production of specific action plans to address the original issue and avoid future recurrences.
Person specification
Essential
- EQF level 3-4 i.e. Diploma in Fire Safety, Asset Compliance, Passive Fire Protection or or NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent.
- Membership of Third-Party Accreditation Scheme i.e., institute of fire engineers MIFE or IFE at GIFireE or above, similar memberships such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), IFSM or CIOB or equivalent working experience
- Extensive experience of managing and improving teamwork and cooperation between various parts of a business and working collaboratively, relationship building skills and effective stakeholder management, to deliver objectives. Excellent communication and the ability to successfully persuade and influence others.
- Clear understanding of Clear understanding of risk management, property management and property related compliance requirements.
- Effective stakeholder co-ordination and management, both internally and external to the organisation, including the ability to successfully persuade and influence others.
- Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work at all levels within the business.
- Results driven with strong analytical and quality assurance skills, including the ability to co-ordinate and critically analyse complex information, and experience of providing meaningful management information.
- In depth knowledge of Fire & Building / Structural Safety within Social Housing, including government and industry guidance, British standards, building regulations and the requirements of Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRO), Fire Safety Bill 2020.
Desirable
- NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) and Fire Safety Management) or equivalent.
- CIOB Level 6 Certificate in Fire Safety for Construction
- Experience of commissioning works and meeting requirements / operating as Client in relation to CDM 2015
- In-depth knowledge of Compliance Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems including Housing Management Systems e.g. Academy/Open Housing management, C365, Promaster.
- Knowledge of Compliance Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems including Housing Management Systems e.g., Academy/Open Housing management, C365, Promaster.
- Experience of implementing innovative solutions and exploitation of new opportunities resulting from changes within the regulatory and legal framework.
- Relevant building, maintenance, compliance, or facilities management qualification e.g., HNC in Building or NEBOSH General, or equivalent.
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