Fire Safety Officer

inploi; Tameside; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to support the Health and Safety Manager. The role involves ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, conducting fire risk assessments, and delivering training. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of fire safety practices. This position requires excellent communication skills as it involves direct interaction with clients and stakeholders. Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a fire safety role.
• Strong knowledge of managing fire safety risks.
• Experience in implementing safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Support Health and Safety Manager in providing health and safety services.
• Assist in the management of health and safety risks.
• Deliver training and implement fire safety policies.

Skills

Understanding of fire safety legislation

Experience completing fire risk assessments to PAS79

Competent guidance on fire safety risks

Ability to deliver fire safety training

Accident investigation skills

Job description

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

Grade H. SCP 29 £39,862.00 – SCP 31 £41,771.00

Hours Per Week

36 hours

Base Location

Tame Street Depot

Closing Date

22nd December 2025

Assessment Date

To be arranged

The Role

The Fire Safety Officer will work as part of a team in supporting the Health and Safety Manager in the provision of a professional health and safety service to Council services and to external clients. The work of the service will support the Council’s aims and objectives and facilitate the effective management of health and safety risks, in order to ensure effective governance, statutory compliance and best practice.

About You

Applicants must have an excellent understanding of fire safety legislation and best practice, and experience of completing complex fire risk assessments to PAS79, providing competent guidance and support on managing fire safety risks, delivering fire safety related training, completing accident investigations and implementing safety policies and procedures. The role requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fire safety related role.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Contact

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Sharon Smith on 0161 342 2277 or [e-mail]