Fire Risk Assessor – Calderdale Council

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization is seeking a committed Fire Risk Assessor in Calderdale. You will join a dedicated Health and Safety team responsible for ensuring fire safety compliance across various services. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 4 fire safety certificate and have substantial experience in fire safety risk management. The position involves promoting a positive fire safety culture, managing risks, and providing expert advice. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in community safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 4 fire safety certificate and be registered with a recognized professional fire safety body.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge and experience in fire safety risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support provision of high-quality Health and Safety service.
• Act as competent person in fire safety matters.
• Promote and maintain a positive fire safety culture.
• Ensure fire safety risks are recorded and managed.

Skills

Broad range of technical knowledge in fire safety

Experience in fire safety risk management

Education

Level 4 fire safety certificate

Job description

Calderdale Council are looking to recruit a committed Fire Risk Assessor to join our small, dedicated team of Health and Safety professionals. If you seek a role which is both varied and rewarding, this job is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting the provision of a high-quality, effective, efficient, commercially aware, and customer focused Health and Safety service across the borough promoting the creation of a healthy, safe, sustainable, and more accessible built environment for the wellbeing of our customers and the community.

The successful candidate will act for all services of the authority as the competent person in accordance with Article 18 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in all matters of fire safety, providing prompt and competent advice at all levels of Calderdale Council, including Council maintained schools.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and promoting a positive and legally compliant fire safety culture, ensuring fire safety risks and associated actions are recorded, tracked, managed and mitigated in accordance with current legislation.

The post holder must be competent to deliver the aspiration of the Councils overarching health and safety policy, and supplementary fire safety policy, and take the local authority in the direction required. The post holder should act as the professional officer in all fire safety matters, looking after the interest of employees, asset protection, and to protect the Councils legal, moral, financial and reputational risks.

Qualifications

Applications will be considered from those who hold a Level 4 fire safety certificate as a minimum standard and are registered with a recognised professional fire safety body. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a broad range of technical knowledge and experience in all aspects of fire safety risk management.

Salary

Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Closing Date & Interview

Closing Date: Tuesday, 11th December 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday, 18th December 2025

Diversity & Inclusion

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

Additional Information

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.