Fire Risk Assessor
*Hourly Rate: £19.81 PAYE (negotiable)
*Location: Sheffield
*Job Type: Temporary (until permanent appointment is made)
*Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Sheffield City Council is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their team on a temporary basis. This role is crucial for undertaking fire risk assessments across the council’s housing stock, focusing particularly on social housing properties. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the council’s fire safety and compliance programme.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Undertake Type 1, non-destructive Fire Risk Assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
*Complete fire risk assessments in communal/common areas of residential buildings.
*Assess a range of property types, from low-rise residential housing to higher-risk premises such as tower blocks and sheltered accommodation.
*Produce clear, accurate, and timely written reports using the council’s Civica system.
*Manage a workload of approximately 25 assessments per month for low-rise properties, adjusting based on property type and risk level.
*Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and contribute to fire safety improvement plans as required.
*Attend initial office-based induction and meetings as necessary.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Qualified as either an Intermediate or Advanced Fire Risk Assessor.
*Professional Membership in a relevant body such as the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or an equivalent recognised fire safety professional association.
*A minimum of two years’ experience working within a social housing environment.
*Proven experience conducting fire risk assessments in residential settings.
*Experience assessing high-risk residential buildings is desirable for advanced-level candidates.
Work Arrangement:
*Predominantly home-based role with initial office-based induction.
*Regular site visits to council properties.
*Home-based report writing and administration.
*Site allocations arranged to be geographically convenient to reduce travel time.
Contract Details:
*Temporary role concluding once a permanent appointment is made.
*Temporary postholders are encouraged to apply for the permanent role when advertised.
*The permanent role is expected to be advertised for approximately three weeks.
*There may be up to two vacancies, depending on interview outcomes and the availability of suitable candidates.
Expenses and Benefits:
*Mileage paid at the government rate.
To apply for this Fire Risk Assessor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.