For up to three years, you will work within the regulatory services in Environmental Health, Trading Standards and Licensing (EH, TS&L) whilst studying towards a Level 3 in Fire Safety Advisor and/or Level 4 course in Fire Safety Inspector. The Level 4 course includes a Diploma in Fire Safety.
As directed by the Service Manager and lead EHO/Senior Fire Safety Surveyor, you will transfer between work areas of the Council to obtain relevant experience to support the qualification.
To contribute to the wider service objectives around fire safety including the inspections, scheduling, and monitoring of remedial work in the full range of private buildings:
* Inspect buildings to identify regulatory fire safety deficiencies, hazardous conditions, and legislative breaches.
* Recommend solutions and measures to minimise fire safety risk.
* Use risk assessment principles and relate to legislation, regulations, and articles, backed by Approved Documents and British Standards.
* Monitor the execution of fire and building safety works to ensure buildings comply with regulatory requirements.
* Recommend building management improvements.
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will need:
* At least two GCSEs in maths and English of Grade 4 or higher.
* AND at least two A levels with one in a science or technology subject drawn from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Nutrition, and Food Science OR equivalent level 3 qualifications (BTEC).
* Good communication skills and able to work closely with team members across regulatory and other service areas.
* An understanding of the role of a fire safety inspecting officer and their role in fire safety prevention and enforcement.
* An understanding of the assessment of fire risk and the use of guidance, legislation, and standards in decision making.
* Understanding the benefits of legislation in protecting public safety.
Must be able to express information, thoughts, and ideas fluently and concisely in both spoken and written form to a variety of audiences and assess the needs of the situation and tailor communication accordingly.
Closing date: 10 February 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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