Compliance Officer - Fire Safety (RP0028)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the UK is seeking a Compliance Officer for Fire Safety to manage statutory obligations and champion best practices. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH certificate and possess exceptional people skills. The role offers a salary of £41,992pa with progression, a hybrid working model, and a supportive environment for staff development. Apply by 19 October 2025.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local government pension

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing events

Discount for local sports facilities

Qualifications

• Must ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
• Requires ability to influence decisions using technical knowledge.
• Experience in contract management and quality assurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion best practices in fire safety compliance.
• Monitor contract performance and maintain building compliance.
• Provide support for property access issues.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Technical knowledge in fire safety

Influencing decisions

Education

NEBOSH certificate or equivalent

Job description

Compliance Officer (Fire Safety)(RP0028)Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service37 hours per week (hybrid working)As the biggest landlord in the area, with 9,000 rented and 1,300 leasehold homes, we have big ambitions for the homes in our borough.Our multi-million-pound regeneration projects include the development of leisure, industrial, retail and operational sites, and we’re investing £150 million in people’s homes over the next five years with a target of being net zero by 2030.We are looking to recruit a Fire Safety Compliance Officer to be responsible for helping meet statutory, non-statutory and Asset related obligations and reporting on and improving property compliance, including the provision of contract management, quality assurance, relevant legal services, and support with property access issues.Main ResponsibilitiesAs Compliance Officer for Fire Safety, you will ensure we meet our statutory obligations and champion best practice as you maintain building compliance, support project management and monitor contract performance.The Ideal CandidateFor the specialist Fire Safety role, you will require a NEBOSH certificate or equivalent.You will need exceptional people skills and have the confidence to influence decisions using all your technical knowledge and skills.About us:Based in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, we offer you a friendly working environment where our staff are valued and heard. Our CORE values guide everything we do - Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent.We offer flexible working to support your work life balance, generous annual leave and the local government pension with an employer contribution of 19.5%.We offer training and development.You will have access to health and wellbeing events and our cycle to work scheme, plus a discount for the local GLL sports facilities.Our full list of benefits can be found here - My Rewards – CareersIf you would like to build your career with us, apply!We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.Closing date for applications is 19 October 2025.Remote assessments will be held on 23 October 2025.Interviews will be held on 30 October 2025..

**Keywords**

Compliance, Fire, Safety, NEBOSH, Contract, Management, Statutory Obligations, Social Housing, Council, Tenants, Technical.