Compliance Information Officer - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Onward Homes

Onward Homes

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Compliance Information Officer - Fire Safety

Full Time Salary
- £35,850

Employment Type

Full time

Hours Per Week

Region

Merseyside

Location

Watson Building, 4 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SA

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Type

Property Services

Closing Date

22/02/2024

Ref No

2076

What you can expect from us

We offer a competitive salary of £35,850
32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme.
Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family.

Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.

Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme.
Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications allowing you to develop your professional development to MRICS.

About the role

As Onward continues to grow and in line with Landlord compliance responsibilities we are seeking to appoint a
Compliance Information Officer (Fire Safety) delivering fire compliance across our 35,000 properties across the Northwest.

This role is a home-based role with no obligation to attend an office daily but as an when required to so the role.

Key responsibilities
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Servicing, Testing and Inspection

Ensure that all Fire related servicing, testing and inspection processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant management plan; that remedial/follow on works are undertaken on a risk basis; that the service, testing and inspection process is fit for purpose and that the records and certification is appropriately recorded, validated and current.

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Contract Management

Ensure effective management and administration of Fire contracts, assist in setting and delivering performance standards, monitor progress and resolve issues.

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Data Management

Ensure up to date information is maintained relating to Fire Compliance risks, including ensuring the operation and development of appropriate data management systems accurately recording all testing, inspection, and remedial works.

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Performance Measurement

Assist in translating strategy, policy and procedures relating to Fire safety objectives, KPIs, management information, and assist in production of report to Board, management, and colleagues.

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Collaborative Working

Provide input as required to the development of Landlord Compliance risk reduction strategy and procurement strategy, contribute towards investment that mitigates risk and work closely with Repairs and Maintenance leads in relation to responsive and void maintenance.

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Health and Safety
To understand our health and safety responsibilities for fire management and ensure the delivery of programmes to mitigate risk. Assist and help deliver a comprehensive programme of training in Fire safety.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

Knowledge of Core Housing Systems, Business Planning and Asset Management systems.
Track record of managing Fire and Building safety programmes
Experience of successfully delivering a similar role within another organisation and contributing to high level performance
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Knowledge of construction contracts and their effective administration, commercial understanding of value for money drivers in construction
Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 201
Knowledge and awareness of related housing regulations/ law
Experience of interpreting complex data and using it to inform decisions. And provide comprehensive reporting.

IT skills

Microsoft office to Intermediate level

Qualifications

Desirable:

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent), IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent),
Or NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
Or IFE Fire Risk Assessment Training

About Onward

Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across in 52 neighbourhoods across the region.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we're committed to building 500 new homes each year.

We do more than just provide a roof over our customers' heads, we're here to make a real difference.

In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable ou