Fire Safety Officer

2.5 months contract with a local authority

Job Summary:

An active technical team member managing all aspects of fire safety across the Council housing assets ensuring services are maintained and improved. To provide an operational fire safety management function for all Council owned and managed housing assets delivering continuous improvement in resident safety. Supporting compliance with both statutory and nonstatutory fire safety legislation and associated building regulations.

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

Work closely with the Fire Safety Manager and Senior Fire Safety Officer on service developments and fire safety improvements.

Assist the Fire Safety Manager and Senior Fire Safety Officer to develop implement and monitor fire safety policies procedures strategies and annual action plans.

Monitor proposed changes to fire safety related legislation and guidance and assist the Fire Safety Manager and Senior Fire Safety Officer to ensure a coordinated response at all levels.

Essential Experience Required:

Minimum 3 years experience within the fire safety sector property management or similar sector.

Experience of managing or advising on fire safety in a medium to large organisation.

Experience in researching developing and implementing policy and strategy to meet business requirements.

Essential Qualifications Required:

Desirable Health and safety qualification NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

Desirable 3rd Party accredited risk assessor registered as per FRA Competency Council.

Additional information to note:

36 hours per week

The closing date for this position is 24/05/2024