Principal Officer - Private Sector Housing Regulation and Fire Safety

Job Introduction

PRINCIPAL OFFICER – PRIVATE HOUSING REGULATION AND FIRE SAFETY
(Includes £5,000 Market Supplement)

We are thrilled to offer a compelling opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Principal Officer to join our dedicated Private Housing and Environmental Health Standards team. This pivotal role is focused on ensuring fire safety compliance in high-rise and mid-rise residential buildings within the private rented sector.

As Principal Officer, you will lead a specialist fire safety team, providing expert advice, driving policy development, and collaborating closely with key stakeholders including developers, leaseholders, landlords, managing agents, the Joint Inspection Team (JIT), the London Fire Brigade, Greater London Authority, Building Safety Regulator, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Your leadership will be critical in shaping fire safety standards and enforcement strategies that protect thousands of residents.

We are seeking a committed professional with extensive expertise in fire safety legislation, including the Housing Act 2004, Building Safety Act 2022, and Fire Safety Act 2021. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fire risk assessment for tall buildings, the ability to interpret complex technical reports, and proven experience managing enforcement actions confidently and effectively.

This role offers a unique chance to make a real difference in resident safety and influence regulatory standards at a strategic level. In recognition of the specialist skills required, we offer a competitive £5,000 market supplement alongside the Grade PO5 salary.

You will be supported by experienced Senior Officers and a Team Manager, with access to ongoing professional development including CPD, external training, and reimbursement of professional fees. We are also proud to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, to promote a healthy work-life balance.

If you are a fire safety professional ready to step into a highly impactful and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and join our passionate team committed to safer homes for all.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact: Nicholas Chapman at Nicholas.Chapman@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or Mohammad Islam at Mohammad.Islam@royalgreenwich.gov.uk  

DBS: This role requires a Basic DBS

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.

Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

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