Fire Compliance Officer


Company:	Caredig
Salary:	£38,700 - £41,035
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swansea, SA1 5PN
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about building safety and protecting communities? Join Caredig as a Fire Compliance Officer and play a vital role in ensuring home remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

Overview:

Job Title: Fire Compliance Officer

Hours: 35 hours, Permanent

Location: Swansea, Hybrid

Salary: £41,035 per annum (including a market supplement of £2,335)

Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

We do not offer sponsorship.

Closing: Sunday 16th August 2026 at 23:59pm

Interview: Thursday 27th August 2026

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and customer-focused Fire Compliance Officer to join our Assets and Compliance team. In this important role, you’ll help make sure our homes and buildings remain safe, well maintained and fully compliant with fire safety requirements. Working closely with colleagues, contractors and external partners, you’ll support fire risk assessments, inspections, remedial works and tenant communication — making a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of the people who live in our homes.

As a Fire Compliance Officer, you will:

Manage and monitor Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and ensure actions are completed

Coordinate remedial fire safety works with contractors and internal teams

Carry out inspections and quality checks on completed works

Provide technical fire safety advice and ensure compliance with legislation

Maintain accurate compliance records and systems

Work collaboratively with stakeholders and enforcing bodies

About You

To succeed as a Fire Compliance Officer, you will have:

Knowledge of fire safety legislation and compliance frameworks

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience managing contractors and compliance programmes

A proactive, organised, and customer-focused approach

You will embody our values: Kind, Trusting, Accountable and Innovative, with a strong commitment to safety and service delivery.

Full UK driving licence

We welcome previous experience working as:

Compliance Officer, Fire Safety Officer, Housing Officer, Building Surveyor, Property Inspector, Health & Safety Advisor, Maintenance Coordinator, Facilities Officer — or any role with transferable compliance or property safety experience.

Why Join Us?

As a Fire Compliance Officer, you’ll benefit from:

28 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays), increasing up to 33 days with long service

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card

Fully funded and supported Training (if not already achieved), Career Progression

Life Assurance 3x salary

Pension scheme with up to 8% organisation match opt-in

Enhanced Sickness and Maternity/Paternity leave pay

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step as a Fire Compliance Officer and make a meaningful impact, apply today!

Please feel welcome to contact Nick Alban, Fire Safety Manager, on Nick.Alban@caredig.co.uk who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this role.

Find more information please read the Recruitment Pack which is available to download via the link below and apply by clicking on the 'apply now' tab found on this job vacancy on our website current vacancies.

About Us

We are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. We were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. We manage over 2,800 high quality affordable homes, and provide a range of services – including the development of new homes – to people and communities across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath and Port Talbot, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

We are an ambitious and well-established independent housing association. We have strong local roots, a reputation for providing quality homes, and a track record for making a positive difference in our local communities.

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