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Posted 09 August, 2026

Lead Fire Risk Assessor South

Riverside Group
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Fire Risk AssessorContract Type: Permanent Salary: £60,788 per annumWorking Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to FridayLocation: London / HybridIf you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.The difference you will make as Lead Fire Risk AssessorIn this role you will deliver an excellent fire risk assessment service within domestic housing and properties where housing has responsibility. To undertake surveys and manage a small team of fire risk assessors within a regional patch and ensure adherence to health and safety legislation and procedures. Ideally in this role you will take a co-operative lead in the strategic direction and delivery of the fire risk assessment programme. To ensure best practice methods are used in the execution of the fire risk assessments, also you will be fully responsible for the quality of service in respect of fire risk assessments and to keep up to date with all current fire legislation and apply to assessments. About youWe are looking for someone with:\n
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  • Experience of Working as a fire risk assessment for residential housing and care and support schemes and evidence of applying PAS 79.
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  • Minimum of 2 - 3 years experience of undertaking fire risk assessments (low/medium risk), with experience in residential fire risk assessments.
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  • Minimum practical experience of 20+ Fire risk assessments High risk buildings
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  • Ability to carry out site visits and physical inspections of work, including accessing loft spaces by means of ladders
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  • High understanding of risk mitigation and how it should be applied.
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  • NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA and Fire Safety Management) or equivalent with ability to meet the proposed Accountable person role competence requirements under the Building Safety Act.
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  • EQF level 3-4 i.e. Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent, ASFP Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection or equivalent
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  • Membership of Third Party Accreditation Scheme i.e., institute of fire engineers MIFE or equivalent.
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Why Riverside?At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.Working with us, you’ll enjoy:\n
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  • Competitive pay & generous pension
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  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
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  • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
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  • A wide range of benefits
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Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.