Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety Officer - Housing Association

* North East London (Walthamstow, Ilford, Leytonstone, Romford)

* £47,000 - £57,000 + Excellent Pension + Benefits + Flexible Working

Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking for a secure, long-term role within a respected in-house Fire Safety team?

This leading housing association is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety Officer to deliver high-quality FRAs and support compliance across a diverse residential property portfolio.

The Role
As the Fire Risk Assessor, you will:

* Carry out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across high-rise blocks, low-rise buildings, sheltered schemes, community centres and street properties.

* Manage your programme of FRAs across North East London, working independently and responding to day-to-day fire safety queries.

* Liaise with internal teams, residents, contractors and the Fire Service to ensure fire safety actions are understood and completed.

* Typically complete 1-2 days per week on site, with the rest home-based for reporting, analysis and follow-up.

* Support the wider team by contributing to QA, mentoring and developing fire safety processes.

This is a great opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor who enjoys autonomy and delivering real improvements across residential buildings.

What We're Looking For

* Level 3 or 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety Management

* Experience working as a Fire Risk Assessor in residential or sleeping-risk environments

* Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with residents and internal teams

* Self-motivated, organised and confident managing a busy caseload

* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Package & Benefits

* £47,000 - £57,000 (experience-dependent)

* Outstanding pension (up to 12% employer contribution)

* 28 days holiday (rising to 31) + bank holidays

* Health Cash Plan, life assurance, lifestyle benefits, EAP

* EV salary sacrifice scheme (Octopus EV)

* Flexible working culture with genuine work-life balance

* Clear pathways to progress your Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety career

Why Join?
You'll be part of a strong in-house Fire Safety team where a Fire Risk Assessor can grow, develop and build a long-term career. The organisation invests heavily in training, supports progression and promotes from within.

Interviews: 15th & 16th December 2025

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) - Specialists in Health, Safety & Sustainability recruitment