Fire Safety Lead

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local government pension

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a proactive Fire Safety Specialist to lead the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate, including offices, frontline service buildings, and owned residential and commercial properties.

You will work with a compliance team, contractors and stakeholders to develop policies, carry out fire risk assessments, inspections and audits, and promote a strong fire safety culture while supporting risk-based improvement programmes.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety and membership of professional bodies.
• Strong knowledge of current fire safety legislation, including Fire Safety Order 2005.
• Experience developing and maintaining fire risk management processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently as part of a wider team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate.
• Oversee and quality assure fire risk assessments and fire safety reports.
• Manage external specialist contractors delivering fire safety programmes and projects.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and technical assessments.
• Monitor compliance and provide assurance that fire risks are being effectively managed.
• Develop and improve fire safety policies, procedures and risk management arrangements.
• Provide expert advice on building projects, refurbishments and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a positive fire safety culture through engagement, training and awareness initiatives.
• Support the development of risk-based investment programmes to improve fire safety across the estate.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Professional development

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Job description

Are you ready to spark a new chapter in your career?

We have a role which offers a unique opportunity to influence fire safety strategy across a diverse portfolio that includes offices, frontline service buildings, residential and commercial properties.

About the Role

Working closely with a broader compliance team, you will lead on the management and assurance of fire safety across the Council's estate.

Working closely with colleagues, contractors, consultants and stakeholders, you will:

• Act as the Council's fire safety specialist.
• Oversee and quality assure fire risk assessments and fire safety reports.
• Manage external specialist contractors delivering fire safety programmes and projects.
• Undertake site inspections, audits and technical assessments.
• Monitor compliance and provide assurance that fire risks are being effectively managed.
• Develop and improve fire safety policies, procedures and risk management arrangements.
• Provide expert advice on building projects, refurbishments and regulatory compliance.
• Promote a positive fire safety culture through engagement, training and awareness initiatives.
• Support the development of risk-based investment programmes to improve fire safety across the estate.

As part of the role, you will lead site visits and projects relating to improving fire safety on those sites.

The role offers hybrid working, with your main office location being one of the main NYC office hubs- depending on which is closest to you. There will be an expectation to conduct site visits as needed, and occasional meeting in County Hall, Northallerton, however you would also be able to work from home on non-office/ site visit days.

About You

We're looking for a knowledgeable and proactive fire safety professional who can provide expert guidance while building strong relationships across a complex organisation.

You will have:

Essential

• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.
• Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).
• Strong knowledge of current fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective fire risk management processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.

Why Join North Yorkshire Council?

At North Yorkshire Council, we are committed to supporting our employees to grow and succeed. In return for your expertise, you'll benefit from:

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to learning, coaching, mentoring and apprenticeships.
• Flexible working opportunities where appropriate.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to discounts and vouchers, including holidays, high street retailers and day to day spending

For full information, please visit Total rewards | North Yorkshire Council

Contact:

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Shaun Tunney at [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 27th September

Interview Dates: 7th and 8th October