Full job description

Job Title: Senior Building Safety officer (fire doors)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £46,090.47 per annum (£50,767.90 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool / Hybrid


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 Senior Building Safety officer (fire doors)


In this role you will support the Building Safety Manager (Fire Doors) implement and manage the approach to Fire Safety, including the identification of building safety risk from fire doors, assessment and support decisions on key controls and risk mitigation and providing assurance buildings are safe for customers, including the procurement, implementation and quality assurance of an effective and risk-based program of Building safety inspections, fire risk assessments, intrusive surveys and managing day to day activities which impact on safety of our shared spaces and customer homes.


About you


We are looking for someone with:
*Experience of successfully undertaking the role of (Competent Person) supporting the management of Fire Safety and delivering effective services to large and diverse portfolio of mix tenure properties within the Housing or Health and Safety sector.
*Diploma in Contract Management or above,Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA and Fire Safety Management) or equivalent with ability to meet the proposed Accountable person role competence requirements under the Building Safety Act.
*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 and proposed Building Safety Act and impacts for housing sector.
*Experience managing in-house inspection teams and external suppliers providing risk-based program of Safety inspection (i.e. fire risk assessments)
*Clear understanding of risk management, property management and property related compliance requirements.
*Experience of developing and quality assuring planned and responsive programmes of work
*Experience of procuring, commissioning and project managing related programmes of works and meeting the obligation of CDM 2015 regulations.


Why 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 be considered.