JOB VACANCY - Fire Risk Assessor - London Borough of Hackney

Position
Full Time

Company details
Hackney Council
1 Hillman Street, London E8 1DY

Job number HCAA02030

DBS required Yes

Agreement type Permanent - Full Time

Contracted hours 36

Salary £49,071-£51,099

This role attracts a Market Supplement of £7,228

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Description

With an excess of 30,000 dwellings, the London Borough of Hackney has a statutory commitment to routinely and diligently inspect its assets for the purposes of ensuring fire safety and integrity. We seek a suitably qualified and energetic team member to undertake this very important task, often engaging with our residents and contractors alike. We will expect very professional and in-depth reporting, the output of which will drive forward our planned works re: fire risk assessments, the importance of which cannot be overstated. 

We are looking to employ someone in the role of Risk Assessor. The post holder will be required to deliver an excellent risk assessment service. Therefore, the successful candidate will hold a minimum NEBOSH Fire Safety certificate (or equivalent) and have extensive knowledge of fire safety practice, demonstrable through relevant qualifications and work experience. 

Previous experience of working as a Fire Risk Assessor within social housing or the public sector is desirable. The ability to produce and analyse statistical data is a key requirement for this role. 

An enhanced DBS is required for this role. 

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney. We take great pride in our London Borough, our communities and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought-after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities. 

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, such that we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the link below. 

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. 

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. 

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form. 

This application process replaces a supporting statement. 

Closing date for applications: 13 August 2024 (22:59). 

Interview date: TBC.  

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud: a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud, Ambitious, Pioneering, Open, Proactive and Inclusive. 

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce.  

Hackney Council runs a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a role with us, please do contact the Hackney Works team via e-mail to find out what support is available (hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk)

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