Delivery Manager [Fire Safety]

Delivery Manager [Fire Safety]

Location: Halifax

Salary: £37,019 p/annum

Permanent | 37 hours /week

Closing Dates: Tuesday 12 March 2019

Assessment centre being held 26th March in Halifax

The Client

Together Housing is a leading social housing association in the North of England, maintaining over 37,000 homes, and actively improving the lives of over 50,000 people. We are currently enjoying a period of sustained expansion and continually striving to improve ourselves.

The Role

Together Housing is committed to providing first rate homes to all of our customers, and we are committed to ensuring they are as safe as possible for everyone. To this end, we are currently recruiting a new Delivery Manager to work specifically with our fire-safety team as well as the wider asset management team. This post will be based from Halifax, Yorkshire.

You will be the lead officer on any and all fire safety related management issues, which will also encapsulate ongoing full compliance. This compliance is with not only all legal & statutory undertakings, but also any “best practice” advice, above and beyond legal guides.

About You

You must have a good all-round understanding of all relevant guidance, legislation as well as having previous management experience. In addition, you will need to be experienced in the managing & supervising of contractors relating to fire safety works.

You will be required to have a highly adaptable nature, and the ability to work under pressure in a sector whose nature can quickly change and different demands will be placed on the team as new legislation and reviews come into force.

In order to be successful as a Delivery Manager [Fire Safety], based in Halifax, West Yorkshire you would require the following key skills, knowledge & experience; 

• You must hold a formal and active registration with a professional body, and be qualified to undertake current Fire Risk Assessments
• You must have experience of managing contractors to ensure an efficient, fully compliant and value for money service is provided
• You will require substantial experience in the delivery of a front line service relating to Fire Safety  and to a consistently high level
• You will require experience from working within a building & surveying environment, which must incorporate financial and budgetary management and the ability to accurately forecast cash-flow

The ideal candidate will also:

• Have experience from working within a local authority / RSL, Fire & Rescue Service of a similar environment.
• Candidates should also have knowledge and an appreciation of all relevant Fire Safety regulations

Due to the nature of the role, you will require a full driving license and a vehicle available for work purposes, insured for business use. 

Additional Information

In return we can offer you a great set of benefits which includes; 

• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years service) + bank holidays.
• A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Great new comfortable and modern offices
• A huge scope of personal development opportunities
• A very attractive pension scheme & healthcare benefits as well
• For the more active minded we also offer a “cycle to work” scheme

How to Apply

Click the apply button and follow the instructions.

There are two ways to apply for this role.

1. Click the apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be directed to their career page where you will be required to complete an application form. 
2. OR Send a copy of your CV & covering letter to recruitment@togetherhousing.co.uk

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