Fire Risk Assessor

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Asset Management and Improvement team as a Fire Risk Assessor.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to conduct fire risk assessments across a portfolio of high and low-rise housing stock and relevant business premises.

As a Fire Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for the management of the Building Safety Work streams on blocks assigned to you, and related projects including project planning, preparing project briefs and assisting with the management of the Building Safety programme. You will assist with the implementation of the council’s Building Safety strategy for all HRA owned domestic buildings.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates with the following abilities:

• You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience regarding fire safety.
• Experience of undertaking fire risk assessments. (type 1 to type 4)
• Excellent communication skills are essential as is a good working knowledge of current legislation related to fire safety and practical application of fire safety principles.
• You will develop fire safety action plans for HRA owned stock including leasehold properties and provide expert specialist fire safety support and advice to a range of audiences, including designing and delivering fire safety related training for elected members, employees and residents.

Qualification/Requirements for this role

• Level 4 diploma in fire risk assessments, or currently undertaking the course.
• Ability to drive, and a willingness to use your vehicle for business purposes.

If you are ready to make a difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you!  Apply today to join our team and help drive positive change.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jason Blewitt via phone 0121 569 2975 or via email  jason_blewitt@sandwell.gov.uk

Why join Sandwell?

Joining Sandwell Council means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. Our offer to you includes:

• Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities.
• Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a range of retail locations, gym membership and more!
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Hours

37 hours per week. This role is Hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in-office attendance required.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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