Technical Coordinator Fire Safety
Contract type: Permanent 35 hours per week
Persona: Agile (20 – 40% office based)
Location: Stratford, London or Sale, Greater Manchester
Salary: £31,923 - £35,000 London weighted or £28,045 - £31,122
Closing date for completed applications
Interviews to be held on
L&Q is seeking an experienced Technical Coordinator to join the Trust’s Fire Safety team. Reporting to the Contract Manager and working closely with the Building Surveyors and Technical Manager you will assist in the administrative support of the technical review programme of our entire property portfolio, as defined by the L&Q Fire Strategy for Cladding Inspections / External Wall Systems (EWS).
You must possess excellent administration skills and the ability to organise, plan and prioritise effectively. You will be able to effectively communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Your understanding of databases and systems will be coupled with the ability to analyse, interpret and deliver detailed information with clarity.
Ideally you will have experience of systems such as Arena and you will need to be able to confidently use the full range of Microsoft Office software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
We are looking for an individual:
- to provide excellent technical administrative and co-ordination support
- to act as a point of contact for internal and external customers and other stakeholders
- to be versatile, flexible regarding tasks covered, and willing to work as part of a team
- will provide a customer centred, professional and competent approach to all tasks
- with excellent communication skills, attention to detail IT competent
- delivers a high-quality service
- is passionate about improving building safety
- will assist with locating and providing key building documentation and drawings
- is aware of related legislation and guidance
If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay.
Our commitments:
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 110,000 homes, primarily across London the Southeast and the Northwest of England.
As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity, and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.
Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.