You will be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of all relevant legislation, regulation, and required guidance are adhered to and that best practice is implemented. Working as part of the Repairs & Servicing Team, you will provide invaluable support to the Compliance Delivery Manager (Housing) to ensure that our statutory obligations are met. The successful candidate will oversee the relevant contractor responsible for fire safety measures, thereby ensuring the delivery of statutory and regulatory compliance.
You will lead on the fire risk assessment programme, evaluate the identified hazards, and take necessary actions to reduce or eliminate them. You will be the subject matter expert regarding fire safety on refurbishment and programmed maintenance work relating to fire safety installations, such as fire doors, compartmentation, emergency lighting, and fire safety systems for the Council's housing stock.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Appropriate academic professional or technical qualifications, e.g., BTEC HNC or degree in building surveying or construction, or qualified by experience to an equivalent level with a minimum qualification NEBOSH Fire Safety Management Certificate Level 3.
2. Experience in fire safety responsive and planned maintenance work within Social Housing.
3. A proven track record of dealing with Fire Safety work contracts and contractors.
4. Experience of undertaking Value for Money reviews.
5. Ability to interpret and utilise data to manage performance and undertake reviews.
What's in it for you?
It's time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities, and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape our future. You will be joining an organisation that puts its customers first, takes responsibility, and works together with a can-do attitude, all while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional outcomes for our communities.
We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work-life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.
If you are eager to be part of a transformative journey and make a tangible impact, West Lancashire Borough Council welcomes your application.
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