Fire Safety Officer

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.

The Social Landlords Service Fire Safety Officer will be a 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.

Interview Date:To be Confirmed

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mark Graham on

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, apply now and be part of our team.

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.