Fire Safety Officer (NIHE) Belfast

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Your new company The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to recruit a Fire Safety Officer based from their Belfast City Centre head office within the building safety management Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK, managing over 85,000 properties and serving more than 159,000 tenants. With a workforce of 3,200 staff, NIHE is committed to delivering innovative housing solutions and transforming lives across Northern Ireland. Your new role This role is initially a contract role. However, as it's currently vacant, there is a good possibility the post will be recruited permanently. As the Fire Safety Officer, you will assist the Fire Safety Manager in implementing, monitoring and reviewing the Housing Executive's Fire Safety Policies, Processes and Procedures and ensure the NIHE is fully compliant with its statutory and regulatory undertakings and reduces any risk to its customers, employees, and third parties to as low as reasonably practicable. The key duties will include: Lead fire safety management across a portfolio of premises, ensuring a customer-focused and compliant service. Carry out Fire Risk Assessments and produce effective Action Plans. Oversee and coordinate fire safety works with contractors and internal teams. Monitor contractor performance and escalate non-compliance where required. Provide technical fire safety advice to internal stakeholders. Engage with tenants, local authorities and community representatives on fire safety matters. Support the development and delivery of internal and external fire safety training. Prepare reports, analyse data and contribute to Health & Safety committees. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards and best practice. Manage complaints, enquiries and general fire safety communications. Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and statutory requirements. Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this role, you will hold a relevant Fire Safety qualification and have similar experience from working in the construction and property fire safety sector. What you'll get in return Salary range: £37,280 - £44.075. You will get the opportunity to work for a large Housing Body on an ongoing temporary contract. This position offers an immediate start with weekly payment via BACS transfer with all business mileage expenses being reimbursed at 45p per mile. The role allows for an excellent work-life balance with the working hours amounting to 37 per week along with an annual holiday entitlement of 35 days, inclusive of stats. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Fire Safety Fire Risk Statutory Obligation Building Compliance
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Location:
Belfast
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction | Health And Safety

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