Senior Compliance Officer (Fire)

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Senior Compliance Officer (Fire) to join a local authority based in Godalming, Surrey.

My client are offering a salary range of �45,573 - �48,836p/a + Benefits.

Working location- Onsite/Office some Hybrid.

Purpose Of The Role:

• The Housing Services authoritive person for all aspects of fire safety and prevention.
• Identify and document both current and potential strategic and operational fire risks, continually review, fire strategy, policy and processes to reduce, or eliminate these risks
• Plan and manage project works that arise from Fire Risk Assessments including fire door replacements programmes and compartmental projects both in Senior Living Schemes, communal areas and general housing stock
• Manage the Compliance Officer (Fire) Supporting them to lead on the FRA's, Fire Door Inspections and communal fire safety works and complete actions as required.

Main Duties:

• Manage the delivery of fire safety works on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
• To be responsible for all aspects of contract management and administration including day to day oversight of work in progress, building robust relationships with our contractors and consultants to deliver high-quality cost-effective works
• Work with specialist consultants and contractors to provide detailed fire related specifications of work in order to deliver work packages of remedial and investment schemes
• Provide professional technical support and expertise on fire risk and safety, not only to colleagues in Property Services, but the wider Housing and Council services
• Provide guidance, support and when relevant complete fire safety checks and measures for the senior living and communal living schemes
• Liaise with professional bodies and stakeholders such as the Fire Service or Building control to ensure adherence to all regulations and legislation is current.
• Offer support and advice to our residents and leaseholders on fire safety or assist in the resolution of complex issues.
• Design and deliver in house training for staff, contractors and consultants on fire safety in order to support the delivery of an improved fire safety culture.
• Undertake procurement required in line with the Council's Contract Procurement Rules and Financial Regulations.
• Produce regular management information reports and KPI data to inform on performance and identify areas for service improvement.
• Ensure that all compliance records and management systems are current and updated, ensuring adherence with data protection and GDPR requirements.
• Liaise closely with Service Improvement Data Officer and Housing Assets to ensure information is provided to central Asset Management Systems and compliance Software where applicable
• Attend meetings to represent the Council as required.

Contract Management

• Lead on all contract management duties including monitoring budgets against spend, performance management, contract delivery and progression to ensure best value for money and quality works.
• Manage associated specialist consultants and external contract administration to ensure quality audit, sign off and certification
• Chair operational and strategic group meetings for all owned contracts.
• Monitor contractual terms and conditions for contracts and projects, working with contractors to resolve issues or escalating to Compliance Manger as necessary.
• Provide subject matter lead on legislation, ensuring updates or changes are reflected in the Council's policies and procedures in a timely manner

Areas of Accountability:

• Ensure policies, procedures and management plans are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure meet best practice and regulation/legislation.
• Produce remedial works actions plans to manage and mitigate risks highlighted in Fire Risk Assessments
• Manage the delivery of schemes of work to ensure that the are within budget, on time and of a high quality standard * Undertake contract administration and contract management
• Provide technical expertise advice and assurance in the area of fire safety

Title: Senior Compliance Officer (Fire)

Salary: �45,573 - �48,836p/a + Benefits.

Location: Godalming, Surrey