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.