Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.
We are currently looking for a Fire Safety Officer to take an active role in managing all aspects of fire safety for the Council’s properties. You will play a key role within this vital team working with a range of stakeholders to ensure our risk based, wholistic approach to fire safety and compliance is maintained across our portfolio.
As a Safety & Compliance Officer focusing on fire you will take the lead in all aspects of fire safety management. This will include (but is not limited to):
Managing and coordinating our Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and Fire Door Inspection programmes.
Coordinating and ensuring progression of FRA actions.
Liaising with the fire service to ensure positive communications and resolution of issues.
Take an active role in remedial programmes of work relating to fire safety.
Preparing fire safety related data for regulator and KPI reporting
Carrying out fire safety related inspections as required and writing detailed reports.
Ensuring NBBC’s compliance with relevant health safety regulations.
Supporting with investigating incidents and near misses.
We are looking for people who have experience dealing with fire safety from either a practical or management perspective.
You should have good knowledge of fire risk assessments, the RRO, BSA and other relevant health and safety legislation.
You will need to be comfortable working as part of a team and using your own initiative whilst having a keen eye for attention to detail.
You will need to be confident using excel to keep track of actions and programmes of work.
This is a fast paced environment and the ability to balance competing priorities is also essential.
We are a friendly and welcoming team and can offer flexible working hours, including the ability to work from home.
You should have the following experience:
Experience of undertaking health and safety related inspections
Experience of communicating with people at various levels
Knowledge of, and ability to interpret current health and safety legislation
Experience of fire safety management.
You should have (or be willing to work towards) the following qualifications:
NEBOSH General certificate
NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance and childcare vouchers.
This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Please note that all applications must be received on an online application form. We do not accept CV’s and do not keep CV’s on file unless part of an application.
Any communication with you will be via email, so please check your email, including spam/junk folders, and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting your application.
For any informal enquiries please contact Jen Hawkins
Email – jen.hawkins@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Telephone – 024 7637 6031