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Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety Officer – Housing Association
* North East London (Walthamstow, Ilford, Leytonstone, Romford)
* £47,000 – £57,000 + Excellent Pension + Benefits + Flexible Working
Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking for a secure, long-term role within a respected in-house Fire Safety team?
This leading housing association is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety Officer to deliver high-quality FRAs and support compliance across a diverse residential property portfolio.
The Role
As the Fire Risk Assessor, you will:
* Carry out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across high-rise blocks, low-rise buildings, sheltered schemes, community centres and street properties.
* Manage your programme of FRAs across North East London, working independently and responding to day-to-day fire safety queries.
* Liaise with internal teams, residents, contractors and the Fire Service to ensure fire safety actions are understood and completed.
* Typically complete 1–2 days per week on site, with the rest home-based for reporting, analysis and follow-up.
* Support the wider team by contributing to QA, mentoring and developing fire safety processes.
This is a great opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor who enjoys autonomy and delivering real improvements across residential buildings.
What We’re Looking For
* Level 3 or 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety Management
* Experience working as a Fire Risk Assessor in residential or sleeping-risk environments
* Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with residents and internal teams
* Self-motivated, organised and confident managing a busy caseload
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Package & Benefits
* £47,000 – £57,000 (experience-dependent)
* Outstanding pension (up to 12% employer contribution)
* 28 days holiday (rising to 31) + bank holidays
* Health Cash Plan, life assurance, lifestyle benefits, EAP
* EV salary sacrifice scheme (Octopus EV)
* Flexible working culture with genuine work–life balance
* Clear pathways to progress your Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety career
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a strong in-house Fire Safety team where a Fire Risk Assessor can grow, develop and build a long-term career. The organisation invests heavily in training, supports progression and promotes from within.
Interviews: 15th & 16th December 2025
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