Project Coordinator for Fire Safety

About the Opportunity

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator (Fire Safety) to join our Fire Safety team here at Together Housing Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering vital fire safety remediation programmes across our housing stock, helping to keep our customers and communities safe. You’ll coordinate and oversee a wide range of fire safety projects including fire alarm replacements, fire door programmes, compartmentation works, and actions arising from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).

About Company

Together Housing Group is one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the region. As a non-profit organization, any profits made are reinvested back into the company for the benefit of residents and local communities.

Eligibility

Diversity & Inclusion: Together Housing Group is committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. Applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics are welcome. The company is also a Disability Confident employer. More information can be found at Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee fire safety remediation programmes across the Group’s housing stock
• Review and interpret Fire Risk Assessments and manage remedial actions through to completion
• Prioritize and monitor fire safety works in line with risk, vulnerability, and statutory requirements
• Oversee contractors delivering fire safety installations, maintenance, and repairs
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget
• Prepare project schedules, risk assessments, and support tender documentation
• Monitor contractor performance and escalate any risks or non-compliance issues
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance assurance across all fire safety projects
• Support continuous improvement and promote best practice across fire safety services
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and customers

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience delivering compliance or fire safety programmes on time and within budget
• Experience managing contractors and working within a financial framework
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Order
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation including CDM Regulations
• Experience supporting or managing fire safety maintenance and remediation contracts
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly
• Confidence using Microsoft Office packages and asset management systems
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
• A Level 4 qualification in Building Safety, Construction, or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within 18 months
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate and passive fire protection awareness would be advantageous

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Project Coordinator for Fire Safety role:

• Starting salary of £37,977 per annum
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid working - You will plan your week by allocating one day for in-office collaboration with the team at Halifax - HX1 office, while spending the remaining days working out on site or working from home. Approximately 3 days spent out and about, with 2 days working from home.
• Working 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday (occasional evening or weekend working depending on business needs). Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension schemes - including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Full Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.