Fire and Building Safety Project Officer

Could you be Incommunities new Fire and Building Safety Project Officer? This is a vital support role, providing technical, administrative and project coordination to help ensure fire and building safety compliance across our organisation. You'll play a key part in maintaining accurate compliance records, supporting the delivery of safety projects and coordinating with stakeholders and contractors.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

In 2024, we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Support reporting across fire and building safety projects and maintenance programmes, ensuring information is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Assist the Fire Safety Lead and wider team with planning, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Maintain compliance records, trackers and systems to ensure data is complete, current and audit ready.
• Support the organisation of access arrangements and the coordination of actions arising from fire risk assessments and inspections.
• Provide financial administration support for contractors and projects, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within required timescales.
• Support the maintenance of policies, procedures and documentation within the fire and building safety service.
• Monitor key performance indicators and update compliance management systems with accurate fire and building safety information.
• Collate and present progress information and reports for the Fire Safety Lead and Building Safety Lead.
• Organise and prioritise multiple tasks, projects and programmes in a structured and methodical way within a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Requirements

• Knowledge of property compliance, with a good knowledge of fire safety processes, compliance systems (for example C365, Risk hub and Asprey), spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Experience of compliance administration, data management or project support within social housing, property compliance or a similar regulated environment.
• Knowledge of statutory, regulatory and performance requirements relating to property compliance and fire safety.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and meet competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, contractors and partners.
• Ability to analyse data and present information clearly and accurately.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and compliance management systems.
• 2-3 days per week in the office (BD17 7BN).
• Driving licence with own vehicle or willing to take public transport to attend site visits across the Bradford district.
• Right to Work in the UK - Visa Sponsorship is not available
• A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Salary ranges from £33,646 up-to £37,498 per year depending on experience
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Agile and hybrid working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We’re proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed’ Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!