MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Fire Officer to join a housing association based in Sutton. The role will be hybrid/agile working position.

Job Overview

Sutton Housing Partnership seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Fire Officer to ensure the safety

and compliance of our social housing properties. The Fire Officer will be responsible for overseeing

all aspects of fire safety within SHP buildings, with a primary focus on managing contractors,

coordinating fire risk assessments, and implementing action plans. You will serve as the main point of contact for residents, external contractors, and enforcement agencies regarding fire safety matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage contractors responsible for delivering fire risk assessments and door
• inspections within SHP buildings, ensuring contractors adhere to relevant regulations and
• standards.
• Coordinate the implementation of actions identified in fire risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain an action plan tracker to address identified risks, ensuring timely
• completion and compliance.
• Provide support and guidance to internal teams involved in fire safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication and
• implementation of fire safety measures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for resdients, external contractors and enforcement
• agencies regarding fire safety matters. Respond to inquiries, requests for information, and
• inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of fire risk assessments, inspection reports, and actions taken to
• address identified risks. Prepare reports for internal use and regulatory compliance as
• required.
• Provide guidance to residents on fire safety practices, evacuation plans, and emergency
• preparedness.
• Investigate and report on incidents, near misses, and fire-related concerns, recommending
• corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fire safety management, with a focus on social housing or similar environments.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety and or equivalent qualification.
• Experience managing contractors and overseeing fire risk assessments.
• Thorough understanding of fire safety regulations, codes, and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with residents and

stakeholders.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data entry and use of relevant software applications (e.g:Microsoft Office,
• Excel, CRM systems).

Title: Fire Officer

Salary: £300p/d Umbrella

Location: Sutton, Surrey