Compliance Fire Officer– Permanent position (full time)
The Role of Compliance Fire Officer
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Compliance Fire Officer as part of the Compliance & Facilities Team. The role will work alongside the current Fire Compliance Officer splitting our portfolio of properties.
You will be responsible for:
* Delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective, customer focused service that keeps our customers and partners safe in relation to facilities and estates, to meet 54North Homes Statutory and policy obligations.
* Managing and delivering compliance programmes, including cyclical checks of fire detection and warning systems, emergency lighting, smoke vents (AOV’s), firefighting equipment among others, to the highest possible standard and providing high quality support and advice for the team and wider organisation.
* Manage and be accountable for the planning, organising and delivery of the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme.
* Manage and be accountable for the planning, organising and delivery of Fire Actions as a result of Fire Risk Assessments (FRA).
* Maintaining an in-depth and current knowledge of all relevant legislation, building regulations, British standards and best practice relating to areas of compliance relevant to this role, ensuring all necessary changes are made to policies and procedures as required and ensuring that the implication of future regulation and legislation changes are considered and used to improve and update 54North Homes approach to compliance.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
Come and join our team
54North Homes owns and manages over 3,000 homes throughout Yorkshire. The housing association was formed in December 2022, through a merger between Leeds & Yorkshire Housing Association and York Housing Association and is a subsidiary of the Karbon Homes Group. Our joining of forces with Karbon Homes affords us the opportunity for further development, ensuring we continue to make a positive contribution to the communities in which we work.
At 54North, we believe in providing high quality, affordable homes that are safe, warm and secure and in supporting our customers to live well in their communities. We put customers at the heart of everything that we do and strive to provide an excellent level of service. This extends beyond the bricks and mortar of our homes to empowering our customers and working in partnership to offer a range of other services, from training to financial support.
In addition to investing in our existing properties, we have an ambitious development programme and will provide 250 new sustainable homes throughout Yorkshire in the next three years to help address the shortage of good-quality affordable housing in the region.
Key Information
It’s important to us that you feel fairly rewarded for the work you do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.
* Compliance Fire Officer – permanent role
* Salary is £38,331 per annum
* Essential car user allowance
* Location: Based at Leeds or York
* 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working
* Generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, occupational pension, health cash plan, and birthday leave, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.
The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
Important dates
Closing date: Tuesday 11 February 2025
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
Interview date: Week commencing 17 February 2025
For further details please refer to the Role Description attached to this advert.
To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted, you need to provide full details and examples in the Supporting Statement based on the criteria in the person specification.
For further information about the role please contact Vicki McMillan, Compliance & Facilities Manager via vicki.mcmillan@54northhomes.co.uk.
We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
Neurodiversity Support Recruitment
We believe that everyone has unique strengths and skills to contribute to our workplace. We strive to create an environment that is inclusive and accessible for all. As neurodiversity is broad and unique to candidates, we are rethinking the selection process and removing barriers to allow candidates to fully showcase their true abilities and potential.
Reasonable adjustments we can consider:
* Questions in advance of the interview
* Specific and concrete questions rather than hypothetical questions
* Adjustments to the physical working environment e.g., tests and interviews to take place in a venue with low sensory stimulus
* Accepting video/recorded CVs where requested
* Recording videos that describe the role and responsibilities - use of visual aids/process maps for hierarchies and processes.
* Extra time for tests/assessments
* Mentors and/or buddies during induction
Further advice
If you need further advice or assistance to apply for the role, please contact Human Resources by email at: recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk
Job Summary
* Location:
Leeds or York
* Organization:
54 North Homes
* Job Type:
Full Time
* Closing Date:
11/02/2025
* Reference ID:
35174
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