Fire Safety Officer

Great Yarmouth Borough Council; Great Yarmouth; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is seeking a part-time Fire Safety Officer to join the Social Landlord Service Assets / Compliance Team. The role oversees Fire Risk Assessments, leads safety upgrades, and ensures accurate data reporting within a hybrid work setup.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, promote best practices in data integrity, train users, and manage IT systems to maintain regulatory compliance and improve building safety across housing stock.

Qualifications

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 knowledge required.
• Strong analytical skills with a calm, authoritative demeanour.
• Excellent communication and meticulous record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of Fire Risk Assessments and other fire safety matters.
• Lead fire safety upgrades and integrations for accurate reporting and data capture.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify system needs and propose solutions.
• Develop and enforce best practices for testing data integrity and security.
• Provide support and training to users across the Asset and Compliance Teams.
• Manage IT systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyse fire safety system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Legislative Knowledge

Communication

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

Level 3 or Level 4 Fire Safety certificates

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Safety Officer to join our Social Landlord Service Assets / Compliance Team.

Reporting to the Compliance Manager the successful candidate will be required to:

• Oversee the management, of Fire Risk Assessments and other associated fire safety matters
• Lead of all fire safety upgrades and integrations to ensure smooth and efficient reporting and recording of data.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify system needs and propose solutions.
• Develop and enforce best practices for testing data integrity and security.
• Provide support and training to users across the Asset and Compliance Teams
• Manage IT systems and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Analyse fire safety system performance and recommend improvements for operational efficiency.

This role provides an opportunity to provide a service to assist in supporting the Council in making a difference in the community it serves by providing fire safety within the Borough's housing stock.

This is a part time role working 18 1/2 hours per week, Monday to Friday (PT hours to be agreed), on a hybrid basis.

About You

The Social Landlords Service Fire Safety Officer will bea proactive, detail-oriented professional responsible for preventing fires and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role is critical to safety under theRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, safeguarding lives, property, and building environments.

To excel in this role, you need strong analytical skills paired with a calm, authoritative demeanour with:-

• Legislative Knowledge:Deep related understanding of regulationsand related health and safety directives.

• Certifications:Typical qualifications include Level 3 or Level 4 certificates in Fire Safety (such as those accredited by theInstitution of Fire Engineers).
• Communication:Ability to communicate clearly, reassure others in high-pressure situations, and influence a positive safety culture across the Social Landlords Service.
• Attention to Detail:Meticulous record-keeping regarding equipment testing and incident reporting.

Closing Date:Midnight on 27 September 2026

Interview Date:To be Confirmed

About Us

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has the goal to achieve excellence for the Borough. We don’t just say we are ambitious; we mean it. We are always looking at the ways in which we can improve and be the best that we can, providing the best for the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in the Borough.

We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. We are one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park. The challenges we face in the borough are wide, but our commitment to achieving more has never been so focused.

We know that our team members are our most valuable asset, working hard to achieve our short and long term goals. Find out more about the people who work with us, and if you are as ambitious as we are,

We offer a range of exciting benefits as an employer and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and the services we provide.

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