Fire Safety Compliance Officer

Enfield Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in Greater London is looking for a Fire Safety Compliance Officer to lead fire safety management across a diverse portfolio of properties. Responsibilities include acting as a key point of contact, overseeing fire risk assessments, and coordinating maintenance of safety equipment. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of fire safety regulations and hold a NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate. The position offers a blend of remote and office-based working, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pension through LGPS

Up to 32 days annual leave

Remote and office-based working

Interest-free season ticket loan

Career development programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

Paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of fire safety management within a large and diverse portfolio.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Fire Risk Assessment process.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for fire safety compliance at corporate locations.
• Ensure suitable fire safety strategies are maintained at all sites.
• Manage the corporate Fire Risk Assessment Programme.
• Monitor fire safety checks and maintain records.
• Coordinate maintenance of fire safety equipment.

Skills

Fire safety management knowledge

Fire Risk Assessment process knowledge

Understanding of fire safety legislation

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (RQF level 3)

Job description

Job Description

Are you a fire safety professional looking for the new challenge? We're excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and experienced fire safety professional to step into the role of Fire Safety Compliance Officer. This role will sit within the Facilities Management team and will be responsible for a wide range of corporate properties across the council such as administrative buildings, libraries, community centres, park and recreational ground buildings.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the main point of contact for staff and stakeholders regarding fire safety compliance at corporate locations, developing professional relationships and providing advice and assistance where possible.
• Ensure suitable and up to date fire safety strategies are in place at all corporate locations.
• Manage the corporate Fire Risk Assessment Programme.
• Monitor fire safety checks and records at all sites and maintain centrally held records.
• Co‑ordinate the maintenance and replacement of all fire safety equipment and oversee fire related contract delivery at corporate locations.

What We’re Looking For

• In-depth knowledge of fire safety management within a large and diverse portfolio.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Fire Risk Assessment process.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to fire safety.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (RQF level 3).

Contact Details

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Daniel Brignull on 07356185136 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Oley Taal Recruitment & Onboarding Advisor on 0208 132 1043 or [e-mail].

Application Guidance

We do not see your name or title when short‑listing your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes for work.
• 1 month’s paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children’s Social Care.

Application Closing

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.