Fire Risk Officer

Fire Risk Officer
6 month interim contract – ASAP start
£550 per day rate – Negotiable 
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Full time hybrid working – 3 days per week onsite

Are you ready to step into a highly visible Fire Risk Officer opportunity where your expertise directly protects residents and shapes building safety across a diverse housing portfolio? Reporting into the Fire Risk Manager, you will be at the forefront of compliance, leading on fire safety standards, influencing key stakeholders, and driving improvement across complex assets including high-rise buildings. This is a role where your voice matters, your decisions have impact, and your knowledge truly makes a difference. If you’re looking for a Fire Risk Officer role that blends technical depth with strategic influence – this is it.

Your Role as a Fire Risk Officer:

• Lead on Fire Risk Assessments programmes, ensuring compliance and timely delivery
• Provide expert technical advice on fire safety legislation and best practice
• Manage and track fire safety actions and remedial works across housing stock
• Review fire safety designs and submissions, identifying risks and recommending solutions
• Conduct inspections and incident investigations, driving continuous safety improvements

Your previous experience as a Fire Risk Officer:

• Strong background in Fire Safety Management within housing or similar environments
• Proven experience delivering Fire Risk Assessments, audits, and inspections
• In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards, and compliance frameworks
• Experience working with residents and stakeholders, influencing positive outcomes
• Solid understanding of building construction, including high-rise and complex assets

Please note, this role will require a standard DBS check.

This Fire Risk Officer opportunity offers you the chance to step into a pivotal role where your expertise will shape safety strategy, influence operational delivery, and ensure the highest standards are met across a large-scale housing portfolio.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Melanie Machin on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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