OR105600 – Fire Risk Officer

Responsible to:

Fire Risk Manager

Key relationships/Functional links with:

Staff members at all levels. Residents, Statutory bodies including LFB, Members and 3rd party organisations including community groups etc

Main Purpose of Job:

Ensure that the Council meets its statutory obligation in regards to fire safety as set out in the Regulatory Reform Order and Building Safety Act and other regulations

Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities / KRA:

The jobholder will be expected to complete the responsibilities / accountabilities effectively in order to deliver the key objectives of the organisation

• To ensure the Council complies with all relevant Fire Safety legislation and BS/EN standards
• Provide expert technical advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance
• To provide a leading role in the development, implementation and management of Fire Safety across Councils housing stock
• To commission and manage the annual programme of Fire Risk Assessments ensuring that all risk assessments are completed in line with contractual requirements
• To take responsibility for the management of fire risk actions arising from risk assessments
• Investigate any fire related incidents in THH stock and work with colleagues to ensure that all follow up measures are completed
• To carryout a programme of fire safety inspection across the housing stock
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be allocated from time to time. This will include Committee attendance as legal advisor as necessary.
• Deputise for the Fire Risk Manager where appropriate