Fire Safety – High Risk Building Manager – Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

FIRE SAFETY – High Risk Building Manager

£51,515 per annum + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of High-Risk Building Manager.

The High Risk Building Manager will drive forward the Services response to complex premises within the built environment. The predominant focus will be upon the high rise residential premises which are subject to legislative focus following the Grenfell Tower tragedy. However the role will not be limited to these buildings and will include other premises types deemed to be high risk.

They will work closely with those responsible and accountable for relevant premises to ensure they maintain compliance with all required legislation which is enforceable by the service.

Reporting directly to the Head of Protection you will be responsible for managing the Services response to complexities within the built environment and ensure new legislative changes are monitored and integrated into the services ways of working.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As the High Risk Building Manager you will:

§ Drives forward the services response to complex premises within the built environment.
§ Coordinate the activities of the fire safety department and the wider service when dealing with relevant buildings.
§ They will liaise with regional and national partners to drive forward compliance with the relevant legislation.
§ They will ensure new legislative changes are monitored and integrated into the services ways of working.
§ Work closely with those responsible and accountable for relevant premises to ensure they maintain compliance with all required legislation which is enforceable by the service.
§ Build upon existing partnerships with local authorities to ensure joint working practices develop, this will include supporting partners through their legislative processes when appropriate
§ Take part and chair meetings when appropriate and look to engage at a national level to drive forward policy change
§ Investigate any breaches of the fire safety legislation and coordinate the appropriate legal processes as deemed necessary ensuring that communication is maintained at all times with senior members of staff and line management.
§ Not to engage in any secondary employment or otherwise unpaid activities of a Fire Safety nature within the boundaries of the 5 Local Authorities and areas covered by TWFRS that could undermine TWFRS’s position, reputation or legal standing

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