Salary: £43,000

This role attracts a Market Supplement £7228

Within 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 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 FRA planned works, the importance of which cannot be understated.

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 cert. (or equivalent) and have extensive knowledge of fire safety practice, demonstrable through relevant qualification 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.

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work.  We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best.  We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

If the opportunity of working here excites you, please apply.

When applying, it is essential that you include a supporting statement, addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet all aspects of the post, as indicated in the job description and person specification.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Please ensure that you do not include your name on any of your supporting documents or on the file attachments.

Closing date for applications: 25 October 2020

Interview date: TBC (Interviews are likely to be held remotely).

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; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. 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 also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

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