Fire Safety Officer

The Recruitment Co; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Recruitment Co is currently recruiting for a Fire Safety Officer in Belfast. This temporary role offers 37 hours per week at £19.32 per hour, with a mix of office-based work, site visits and home working to support fire safety compliance across a public sector property portfolio.

You will carry out risk assessments, develop action plans, liaise with contractors and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with fire safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience within fire safety, construction, compliance or related environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments and identify fire safety hazards and risks.
• Develop, monitor and manage fire safety action plans.
• Coordinate fire safety works and remedial actions through contractors.
• Provide technical advice on fire safety legislation, regulations and standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and attend review meetings.
• Engage with tenants, local authorities and other stakeholders on fire safety matters.
• Assist in the delivery of fire safety training and awareness programmes.
• Support management with reports, audits, data analysis and performance information.
• Respond to fire safety enquiries and assist in resolving complaints.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Location: Belfast Area
Rate of Pay: £19.32 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary

We are currently recruiting for a Fire Safety Officer to join a leading public sector organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fire safety or construction professional to play a key role in protecting residents, ensuring compliance, and supporting the delivery of essential fire safety programmes.

The Role

As Fire Safety Officer, you will support the implementation, monitoring and review of fire safety policies, procedures and compliance measures across a diverse property portfolio. You will carry out fire risk assessments, manage remedial works, liaise with contractors and stakeholders, and help ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.

This is a varied role offering a mix of office-based work, site visits and home working, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical and people-focused responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments and identify fire safety hazards and risks.
• Develop, monitor and manage fire safety action plans.
• Coordinate fire safety works and remedial actions through contractors.
• Provide technical advice on fire safety legislation, regulations and standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and attend review meetings.
• Engage with tenants, local authorities and other stakeholders on fire safety matters.
• Assist in the delivery of fire safety training and awareness programmes.
• Support management with reports, audits, data analysis and performance information.
• Respond to fire safety enquiries and assist in resolving complaints.
• Experience within a fire safety, construction, compliance or related environment.
• 1-5 years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation, risk assessment processes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.

If you have experience in fire safety, compliance or construction and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.