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 to low rise residential premises, which may further extend to undertaking fire risk assessments across a portfolio of high and low-rise housing stock and relevant business premises once a level 4 qualification is secured.

As a Fire Risk Assessor, for ensuring that the fire risk assessment is comprehensive, suitable and sufficient to meet the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in line with our fire risk assessment programme.

Produce guidance notes, awareness campaigns and other materials to promote fire safety.

Maintain comprehensive records on the projects you work on, with effective collection and analysis of data to further improve service quality and efficiency.

Be a proactive member of the Council’s management team, supporting our corporate vision, values, and strategic goals.

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 3 or equivalent in fire risk assessments, with a commitment to undertake a Level 4 diploma in fire risk assessments

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.

Closing Date: 7 July 2026

TO APPLY: Please submit a CV and supporting statement to Jason_blewitt@sandwell.gov.uk before the closing date.

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 are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact jason_blewitt@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

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