3 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose To ensure that the Council’s statutory obligations are met; such as compliance with Fire, Health and Safety regulations (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. To provide competent fire safety advice and support, to the Council’s Senior Managers and the Council’s housing department regarding the management of fire safety across the council’s residential and commercial portfolio. Key Duties/Accountabilities To undertake fire risk assessments of complex and non-complex residential buildings and places of assembly. To work in partnership with colleagues across the council and external agencies and support providers, to ensure the risk from fire to individuals, within their homes is suitably assessed and managed. Undertake and deliver suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments on a range of building types and complexities in defined timescales and provide any recommendations Essential Experience Required At least five years’ experience in undertaking complex and non-complex Fire Risk Assessments within the social housing sector is essential. Essential Qualification Required A fire safety or fire safety engineering qualification at Level 5 or higher from a recognised fire sector professional body Membership of a recognised professional body (membership of a fire sector body or construction body will be accepted at Graduate level or higher) is essential. Additional information to note Working hours: 35 hours per week. The role is hybrid but involves a lot of site visits than office work or from home The closing date for this position is 11th March 2025.