Fire Safety Officer
Agencies
Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.
Who We Are
Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.
The Role
We are seeking a Fire Safety Officer for a Permanent Full-Time Contract to join our Compliance and Estates Team.
The Fire Safety Officer will ensure Eastlight properties are safe and that works undertaken by external specialist contractors and our in-house team, maintain our customer safety and Statutory Compliance. You will undertake pre-inspections and post-inspections of works carried out and undertake assurance checks on-site to ensure records are being kept, and that processes and procedures are being followed.You will provide weekly and monthly reports, and carry out relevant health and safety checks for areas such as legionella, fire alarms, and emergency lighting, and inspect FRA works.
You will need experience in processing financial payments/invoices and inspections/DDA Auditing/ Fire Risk Assessments. You will need to have an understanding of Statutory Compliance works obligations in both General Needs and Housing for Older People, along with Knowledge and understanding of relevant construction/health and safety legislation and regulations.
A Full UK Driving Licence is essential for this role.
Benefits and Compensation
To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector-leading total rewards package:
- £41,033 per annum (£2,200 Car Allowance)
- Full-Time, Permanent
- Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
- Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
- BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
- Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
Next Steps
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk
Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.
Important Dates
Closing Date: 26/02/2025 - 23:59PM
Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 06/03/2025 via Microsoft Teams