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We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
Are you an experienced, dynamic safety professional?
Are you a good communicator?
Would you like to join a highly motivated Building Safety Team delivering excellence to our residents?
What’s the role? …
To ensure London Borough of Lewisham (LBL) complies with all current and emerging building safety regulations and proactively promote and communicate building safety throughout the organisation and with the residents within high rise residential buildings (HRBs).
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
You will be able to work well under pressure and have an eye for detail alongside a passion for resident safety. You will be able to work positively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners, contractors and enforcing authorities adopting an inclusive, respectful approach and you will strongly value diversity.
We are looking for someone with over five years’ relevant construction experience and/or a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent (Evidence of successful completion and agreement of equivalence will be required before appointment) and membership of the he Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar fire safety body is desirable.
Location
The role is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, and we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. The role also involves regular inspections of high rise blocks within the borough of Lewisham.
Special conditions
- Proven construction experience and/or a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent (Evidence of successful completion and agreement of equivalence will be required before appointment) and membership of the he Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar fire safety body is desirable.
- Some evening work is occasionally required attending resident meetings.
- Full UK driving licence
- This role requires a basic DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact jon.robbins@lewisham.gov.uk
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£60,261 - £62,457 per annum (P08)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.
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