BUILDING SAFETY LIAISON OFFICER (SO1)

Temporary Contract

JOB DETAILS

Client: London Borough of Islington

LOCATION

Office Address:
London Borough of Islington
222 Upper Street
London
N1 1XR

Working Arrangement:
Hybrid – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home (subject to service needs)

CONTRACT DETAILS

Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 (occasional evening work required)

Start Date: 02 March 2026
End Date: 25 May 2026
Contract Duration: 12 weeks

PAY & PACKAGE DETAILS

Pay Rate: £24.24 PAYE per hour

JOB OVERVIEW

Islington Council is seeking a Building Safety Liaison Officer to support the delivery of building and resident safety objectives across Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and other housing stock.

The role is a key point of contact for residents on building safety matters, leading resident consultation and engagement activity and ensuring clear communication, inclusive participation and effective follow-up actions. You will also support the development and review of Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) for vulnerable residents and help maintain accurate building safety data to support statutory reporting and Building Safety Case requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support resident consultation and engagement on building safety matters across estates/buildings, ensuring communication is clear, accessible and inclusive

• Act as a primary point of contact for residents and stakeholders, providing accurate advice, guidance and support on building safety issues

• Support delivery of resident engagement strategies and help ensure statutory requirements and best practice are met

• Coordinate and maintain building and resident safety data, supporting Building Safety Case information and statutory reporting for HRBs

• Assist with the development, completion and review of RPEEPs for vulnerable residents, coordinating Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments (where required)

• Carry out property inspections linked to building safety (including fire safety, damp/mould and hazards under HHSRS) and ensure actions are documented and progressed

• Respond to resident enquiries, requests for information and complaints, capturing learning to support continuous improvement

• Promote fire and building safety awareness through meetings, campaigns and engagement activity

• Support the monitoring of compliance information (e.g., lifts, firefighting equipment, secure information boxes, floor plans and external wall data) to ensure records remain accurate and up to date

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to identify practical solutions to building safety issues

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Proven experience of resident consultation and engagement, ideally within social housing or a building safety environment

• Knowledge of building and resident safety issues, including resident engagement duties for HRBs and relevant legislation/guidance

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload across multiple buildings and estates

• Ability to explain complex policies/procedures clearly to residents and stakeholders

• Ability to follow policies and procedures, own issues and resolve problems effectively

• Ability to carry out risk assessments and apply safety planning principles

• Confident using IT systems for case management, data processing and reporting, with a strong awareness of data protection

• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external partners

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DBS Requirement: Basic
Reports To: Building Safety Liaison Manager

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