Fire Safety Officer

Octavia Housing is “an organisation that cares for its tenants and for the people it employs,” ….that’s just one of the positive things people have said about us!

We own and manage over 4,000 homes in the heart of London where land values are high and affordable housing is scarce. We have a strong sense of purpose and a drive to create an organisation that residents really value.

We are looking for a competent, hard working and motivated Fire Safety Officer to join our busy Health and Safety Team.

This is an interesting and diverse role for an experienced fire safety person with excellent inter-personal skills who can communicate effectively with a broad range of people.

The promotion and implementation of good fire safety practices is one of our top corporate priorities and this role will provide support to our Health & Safety Manager in this key area.

Responsibilities will include the co-ordination and project management of our residential communal areas fire safety project, the monitoring of our fire safety programme, carrying out fire risk assessments and an involvement in staff fire safety training.

Overall, the successful applicant will ensure that we comply with relevant health & safety and fire safety legislation, codes of practice and general guidance.

With a proven track record of carrying out successful fire safety / health and safety activities in a relevant context, undertaking fire risk assessments and holding a relevant recognised fire safety qualification, you will be able to work effectively as part of a team, take responsibility and have the motivation and energy to deliver excellent services that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

For further information and to download an application pack please visit www.octaviahousing.org.uk . Alternatively please forward your CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification for the post and a completed diversity form to The closing date for receipt of applications is 12noon on Monday 5th March 2012.

Strictly no agencies. Octavia Housing welcomes applications from all sections of the community.