Interim Fire Risk Officer

Purpose of job Interim Fire Risk Officer

Interim Fire Risk Officer To be responsible to the Team Manager and for the day to day management of the health and safety of building projects, maintenance contracts and fire risk assessments across the Borough. The allocation of work to Property Services Officers/Supervisors or external contractors/sub-contractors. To be responsible for established standards of work, cost, allocated building maintenance, building construction or related works within the team.

Interim Fire Risk Officer Too specifically:

i) Ability to travel extensively across the borough within acceptable times, it is expected that you will have access to own transport to undertake these duties. This post attracts an essential car user allowance

Interim Fire Risk Officer Ensure an efficient and effective maintenance of all properties managed by the Council in relation to Fire Safety and compliance to CDM 2007 Regulations, iii) Contribute to the implementation of a Fire Strategy and supporting Performance Management Framework.

• TO implement creative, imaginative and innovative practice to ensure continuous improvement, taking into account the 'partnering' agenda and acknowledged best practice.
• To have working appreciation all repairs/building specialises within the contract and the flexibility to manage activities within the Repairs Service. To deputise for the Assistant Manager.

vii) To be responsible for the development of quality assurance mechanisms and robust procedures.

To be responsible for the direct and indirect management of up to 50 staff.

Main duties Interim Fire Risk Officer

To possess in-depth knowledge relating to health and safety matters including fire prevention and precautionary issues, asbestos management and construction safety to all Housing stock within the Borough. This includes all the Housing infrastructure and play areas situated on Housing owned land. Maintain and develop specialist knowledge on current trends and keep abreast of relevant legislation.

• To possess in-depth knowledge regarding the interpretation and application of the provisions of legislation in Fire Safety Policy, The Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRO), Building Regulations Approved Document B : Firecode and other official guidance and legislation in respect of fire safety.
• Assist the Planned Works Team Manager in the development, dissemination and implementation of the Council's Fire Safety Policy. To work with operational managers to ensure that fire safety is managed in line with the Directorates policy.
• Prepare and monitor fire risk assessments of premises as required by the fire safety legislation and ensure the dissemination and practical application of fire risk assessments.
• Provide fire safety advice on the interpretation and implementation of the Firecode and other legislation to all Stakeholders.
• Liaise with Fire and Rescue Services and undertake the corrective actions required as a result of enforcing action by the Fire and Rescue Services.
• Undertake regular maintenance and post inspections of fire safety risks on the Council's Fire Risk Register.
• Undertake investigations of fire incidents, producing appropriate reports to the Team Manager and Senior Management. Maintain comprehensive records of all fire incidents and investigations ensuring that trends are identified and that advice is given to the appropriate parties for remedial action to reduce incidents.
• Assist in the maintenance of the strategy for reducing fires within the Directorate and liaise with local fire authority as part of the overall Fire Safety Strategy.

1 0. Support and represent the role and function of the Fire Safety Team to relevant groups, and support and participate with regards to arson prevention and protection.

1 3. TO review existing working processes and develop and implement imaginative and innovative practices in management of properties, including IT solutions, with reference to the councils partnering agenda, acknowledged best practice and benchmarking of the Repairs Services in relation to Planned Works.

1 4. To attend meeting with tenants, committees and other groups (outside normal working hours, as required) to provide updates, prepare and present reports, report back on investigations and respond to queries. To attend site meetings and liaise with tenants, other departmental officers, consultants and contractors regarding design aspects, additional work and respond to problems. To attend Court and represent the Council as required

1 5. To have demonstrable experience in the preparation of and operation of any CDM site safety plan. Where required act as CDM Co-ordinator on projects in compliance with CDM (2007) Regulations.

1 6. To carry out planned and ad hoc safety inspections and audits, reporting and advising on necessary action.

1 7. To contribute to the operation of and continuous development of the ISO 9000 Quality Management system and ensure Supervisors undertakes the required number of Quality Control Checklist.

1 8. Interim Fire Risk Officer To assist in the implementation of the Borough Emergency and Continuity Plans.

1 9. To undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the post's duties.

20. To carry out all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection legislation, the Council's equal opportunities and customer care policies, and the new technology agreement.

Interim Fire Risk Officer Designation of Post to which Post-holder normally reports: Assistant Manager