Building Safety Officer
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Full time (37 hours per week)
Fixed term for 9 months (maternity cover)
We have an exciting opportunity in our Building Safety Team for a Building Safety Officer on a fixed term basis, to support in the management of our high rise portfolio to ensure they meet with the new Building Safety Legislation.
The Building Safety Officer plays a vital role in ensuring that Stockport Homes’ high rise buildings remain safe and compliant by undertaking routine inspections, safety checks and working with the team to support the collation of vital customer information.
Working across the Stockport region you will be required to manage your own work schedule ensuring you work as part of the wider Building Safety Team to support, site visits, resident engagement events and gathering building safety data.
You will be required to work in an organised and methodical manner, with a focus on precision and detail to ensure systems are maintained accurately. The ability to work well under pressure and be self-motivated is essential, together with a positive and enthusiastic approach to customer service and team working. You will flexible, adaptable and have the ability to learn quickly.
Ideally you will have experience in customer facing role and a knowledge of building safety, health, safety and compliance within the social housing sector. Experience of using complex IT database systems is desirable and proficiency in Microsoft packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook are essential.
A basic knowledge of fire safety principles is critical for the successful applicant, that is ideally supported by evidence of a qualification in this area. As the role will require travel between multiple sites a full UK driving licence is essential.
This role is on Stockport Homes terms and conditions.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory basic clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
It is important to us that we have a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we work in. Equality, diversity and inclusion is important to us and we like to acknowledge that everyone is different. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams and across the group, so we would welcome any applications from any underrepresented groups.
We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.
Closing date: 7th July 2024
Interview date: 12th July 2024
About Us
Stockport Homes is Stockport’s largest landlord and a management organisation which acts as landlord for both Stockport Council’s social housing and our own property portfolio. But we’re more than just so-called rent collectors. We’re an award-winning, trailblazing public sector company that strives to transform lives by offering tenants advice and support on health and wellbeing, finance, youth engagement, employment and education opportunities as well as help in the home.
At Stockport Homes we believe in being ambitious, making a difference in our local communities, and serving our customers with passion. We believe in approaching problems with innovation, in respecting our partners, colleagues and customers and in striving for excellence.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The SHG “Be You” approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG’s Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
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