Head of Fire Safety & Asbestos

Overview

Lead fire safety and asbestos compliance, managing risk, contracts and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• contractor management
• procurement
• fire repairs
• risk management
• capital renewal
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Have oversight and co-ordinate with technical professionals to make commercial decisions about out of scope works, based upon contractor / consultant reports. -Manage and challenge the contractors’ performance -Ensure 3rd party stakeholders who are responsible for providing MTVH with FRAs, or responsible for FRA remedial works are compliant -Ensure budgets are managed, and works are completed to the correct quality -Ensure that all responsive repairs to fire equipment are carried out promptly to a high standard. -Be the responsible person for effective management of risk to the health and safety of customers in the homes we own relating to your remit -Lead on the procurement and commercial evaluation of contracts.. -Establish and deliver a programme of replacement works for capital renewals -Develop and deliver MTVH’s fire safety strategy in relation to Fire Safety including our internal FRA programme delivered through our Assessors -Ensure MTVH are fully compliant with all relevant statutory, regulatory and corporate requirements. -Review terms and conditions of leases and tenancy agreements, to ensure terms and conditions are uniformed to reflect management repair liability and charging processes. -Ensure staff performance is formally reviewed in accordance with MTVH policy and that regular one to ones are held with your staff. -Visit sites as required to identify and rectify issues both proactively and in emergency

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Benefits

-Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department -Life assurance cover 3 x your salary -Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation -An additional ‘Beliefs day’ once a year to have an extra a day off -Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform -Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave -28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year -Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% -2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities -Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too -Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues -Tenancy deposit – interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan -Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support -Cycle2work scheme -Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year

About Metropolitan Thames Valley

-Formed through the merger of Metropolitan Housing Trust and Thames Valley Housing, the company is a leading housing association. -Committed to building sustainable communities, providing affordable housing solutions, and offering a range of housing services. -Focuses on developing new homes, managing a growing portfolio, and providing support to vulnerable individuals and families. -Specializes in residential and commercial property management, construction, and housing for diverse communities. -Known for tackling complex challenges within the housing sector, consistently innovating in the design and delivery of its projects. -Key areas include affordable housing, regeneration projects, and supporting local communities with vital housing services. -Has established a strong reputation for delivering quality developments that meet the diverse needs of residents. -With a history rooted in social impact, continues to drive forward initiatives that improve lives across the UK.

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Interview Process

-two interview stages -first stage includes a presentation task and competency‑based questions

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship offered