Senior Compliance Officer (Fire)

Fixed-term contract: 18 Months
Consideration may be given to a permanent post at the end of the Fixed term contract

An opportunity has arisen within The Property Services Team for a Senior Compliance Officer (Fire).

We are looking to appoint a Senior Compliance Officer (Fire) to deliver and enforce all aspects of fire safety and prevention. To Identify and document both current and potential strategic and operational fire risks, continually review, fire strategy, policy and processes to reduce, and eliminate risks.

The post holder shall plan and manage project works that arise from Fire Risk Assessments including fire door replacements programmes and compartmental projects both in Senior Living Schemes, communal areas and general housing stock.

Operational Duties & Accountabilities

- Manage the delivery of fire safety works on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
- To be responsible for all aspects of contract management and administration including day to day oversight of work in progress, building robust relationships with our contractors and consultants to deliver high-quality cost-effective works
- Work with specialist consultants and contractors to provide detailed fire related specifications of work to deliver work packages of remedial and investment schemes
- Produce remedial works actions plans to manage and mitigate risks highlighted in Fire Risk Assessments
- Manage the Compliance Officer (Fire) Supporting them to lead on the FRA’s,  Fire Door Inspections and communal fire safety works and complete actions as required.
- Provide professional technical support and expertise on fire risk and safety
- Liaise with professional bodies and stakeholders such as the Fire Service or Building control to ensure adherence to all regulations and legislation is current.
- Offer support and advice to our residents and leaseholders on fire safety or assist in the resolution of complex issues.
- Design and deliver in house training for staff, contractors, and consultants on fire safety to support the delivery of an improved fire safety culture.
- Produce regular management information reports and KPI data to inform on performance and identify areas for service improvement.
- Ensure that all compliance records and management systems are current and updated, ensuring adherence with data protection and GDPR requirements.
- Ensure policies, procedures and management plans are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure meet best practice and regulation/legislation.

There are many benefits to working at Waverley Borough Council. In particular we are very supportive of flexible and agile working, we provide flexi-time, we have generous leave entitlements, including an additional three days off when the office is closed between Christmas and New Year. We also have a range of learning and development services to support your career goals.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Matt Alexander at matt.alexander@waverley.gov.uk 

Closing date for applications: 09:00am on Monday 16th September 2024.  

Interview date: Week Commencing 23rd September 2024.  

Please note we do not accept applications after the closing date and time given on the advert. Strcitly no agencies please.