Fire Risk Officer

Responsible to: Fire Risk Officer

Fire Risk Manager

Key relationships/Functional links with: Fire Risk Officer

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

Main Purpose of Job: Fire Risk Officer

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: Fire Risk Officer

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