Fire Safety & Compliance Manager
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Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3JW
£45,500 per annum
Job Description
Tai Calon was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit housing association, with almost 6,000 homes we are the largest provider of affordable homes in Blaenau Gwent. Our focus is to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction in all aspects of the service that we offer. Part of that is to ensure our customers’ homes meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards, and that is why since 2010 we have invested over £130 million in their homes.
We are proud to announce that we recently achieved our Great Place to Work certification, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring Tai Calon fosters a culture of trust, fairness, respect and camaraderie, making it a place colleagues truly want to work.
With more than 280 people trained and dedicated to their job, we’re a big employer in the area. Due to growth, we’re looking for a Fire Safety and Compliance Manager to join our Health, Safety and Compliance Team.
About You:
To be successful as a Fire Safety and Compliance Manager, the ideal candidate will
- Be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have excellent people skills, be very personable and able to develop good working relationships
- Be able to network confidently and establish relationships with key stakeholders
- Have the ability to analyse data and statistical information and use it to inform decision-making
- Be able to work independently and function as part of a team
- Have excellent numeracy and analytical skills
- Be organised, adaptable and able to deal with conflicting priorities and busy workload
- Have good IT skills with the ability to interrogate and analyse data utilising a range of specialist Asset management software packages, Housing Management mainframe applications and generic Microsoft Office software
- Have project management skills and can confidently make informed decisions and recommendations.
- Have the skills, understanding, and motivation to help develop and progress Tai Calon’s equality strategy within the health and safety service and through related services and contracts.
- Have high-level communication skills, including the ability to present to a range of audiences and produce written reports to Directors and the Board of Management
- Have strong motivational and management skills, understanding and ability to implement relevant human resource strategies and policies
- Be tenant and customer-focused
- Demonstrate integrity and support for organisational values
- Be resilient and committed to ongoing personal development and the development of others
- Be a self-starter, driven, motivated and enthusiastic
- Be open to change and demonstrate a positive, solution-focused attitude
- Be able to work on own initiative, think laterally, negotiate and develop creative and innovative solutions
- Maintain Continual Professional Development (CPD)
- Be flexible and willing to work outside of normal working hours
Your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:
You will also need to have the following knowledge, experience and qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or Equivalent
- Associate or Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (MIFSM)
- In-depth understanding of health and safety legislation, Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance and its practical application.
- Knowledge of leasehold requirements, engagement, consultations
- Previous experience in management within a similar environment and responsibility for the delivery of elements of fire safety and compliance.
- Experience in developing and delivering compliance programmes and projects to include improvements, cyclical, planned and/or development activities.
- Experience of procurement processes and procedures and contract management
- People management experience with proven ability to motivate and achieve good performance.
- Experience in the development and delivery of training programmes
- Experience in legal compliance and risk management in health and safety
What you’ll be doing:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Fire Safety and Compliance Manager to join our Health, Safety and Compliance team at Tai Calon. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our properties as you lead workplace health and safety projects. As a member of the Health, Safety and Compliance Team you will be instrumental in overseeing the delivery of a range of safety training, policies, and projects to ensure the highest standards of safety across the business.
You will lead a customer-focused team, driving collaboration and delivering excellent outcomes across all areas of health and safety. Your leadership will support the planning and management of a five-year corporate plan that aligns with legal, tenant, and business requirements. You will also work closely with the Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to control budgets, ensuring value for money, and supporting the business in meeting its long-term goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the safety culture within Tai Calon and make a real impact on the communities we serve.
For a more detailed overview of what you will be doing, our Fire Safety and Compliance Manager will take ownership of
- Acting as a subject matter expert taking the lead role in developing and ensuring compliance with Fire Safety, Legionella etc. and related procedures.
- Overseeing and delivering planned and reactive compliance tasks to ensure that Tai Calon maintains health and safety compliance across the organisation.
- Monitoring changes in legislation and guidance and the requirements of regulatory and enforcement agencies in health and safety. Advise the Health, Safety and Compliance Manager and other managers as required, of the implications of changes for Tai Calon.
- Assisting in the development and review of policies and procedures to timescale. Ensuring they all have a comprehensive implementation plan, including promotions, training, e-learning, and monitoring on relevant systems.
- Providing and ensuring the team provide, timely and high-quality advice to the wider organisation on health and safety issues which meets all regulatory, legislative, and contractual obligations.
- Carrying out, robust investigations, reviews and monitoring against health and safety standards in both a planned and reactive manner.
- Ensuring any actions arising from audits, investigations, reviews, and monitoring are followed up to completion.
- Facilitating and encouraging engagement with relevant health and safety activities across the organisation through briefings, presentation, training and eLearning etc.
- Working proactively with colleagues across the business to manage risks, minimise Health and Safety incidents, and ensure that lessons learnt are fully and properly embedded.
- Ensuring effective contract and project management systems are in place, including maintaining a robust set of standard contract documentation.
- Assisting the Health, Safety and Compliance Manager in formulating evidence-based programmes, projects, activities, budgets, and financial and communication plans.
- Working in partnership with colleagues, tenants, and residents to improve local service delivery within communities and ensure that the service meets individual and community needs.
- Working closely with the centralised procurement team to ensure effective procurement of work programmes.
- Ensuring that Tai Calon acts appropriately and responsibly and meets all legal obligations and service standards for planning and delivery activities.
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
You will work 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
You will also be eligible for our Flexi Time scheme, with most colleagues working their hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Where You'll Be Working:
This role offers Hybrid Working, where you’ll be able to work from home. For the days that you're in the office, we've got a bright, open and modern space for you to catch up with colleagues and work from.
This role will also require you to work out in the community, visiting Tai Calon properties across Blaenau Gwent.
Benefits:
In joining our team, you will access the following:
- Flexi Time
- Hybrid Working
- Free on-site parking
- 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Training and Development opportunities
- A comprehensive range of company benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and access to HOP (Home of Perks) with a whole array of shopping discounts and cashback.
- Free, confidential, 24/7 employee assistance programme (with access to flexible counselling)
Disability Confident Employer:
We are a disability confident committed employer, and if you require any adjustments or support to be considered for this role, email our team at hradmin@taicalon.org or contact us on 0300 303 1717.
More Information:
If you'd like more information about this role, why not reach out to one of the team using the details below.
- Email: hradmin@taicalon.org
- Telephone: 0300 303 1717
What happens next:
If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application. Here is what you can expect in the recruitment process with us
Shortlisting
- We will review your application when the vacancy has closed.
- On average it will take us around 5 working days to complete shortlisting, so if you don’t hear from us before then, please don’t worry
- We will update you with the status of your application, so please make sure your contact details are correct (email address and phone number)
Interview
- Our interviews typically take place at our offices in Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, and it is a great chance for you to see where you could be working in
- Typically, you will spend between 45 minutes and 60 minutes with us, but this will of course depend on the role you’re interviewing for
- We will do everything we can to make it a great experience, and we’ll share as much information on the process as we can in your invitation email
- After your interview, we will let you know the outcome and how it went
Starting with Us
- If you are successful in securing the role, we’ll be in contact to discuss your Offer of Employment in more detail, to make sure you have all the information you need
- We will agree a start date with you and send all documentation to your email address via our digital signing platform
- As part of your onboarding, we’ll complete a number of onboarding checks which may require you to provide documentation, these include
- Obtaining documents to confirm your Right to Work in the UK
- Obtaining two work or character-based references
- Completing your DBS check (if applicable to your role)
- Obtaining copies of any qualifications listed in the advert above
- We will stay in touch with you throughout your Onboarding, and we will see you on your first day with us.
Closing date
01/05/2025