Technical Fire Safety Officer
Leicestershire County Council
Job Description
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Championship Way, Leicester Road, Glenfield, LE3 8RE
Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum (Pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 25th March 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
About the Role
Carry out structural and systems-based fire risk assessments in a range of different building types including schools, libraries and industrial properties. Technical fire risk assessment to include adequacy of AFD, structural compartmentation and adequacy of active and passive fire protection measures. Maintain accurate records and update systems/ databases.
To lead on technical fire safety matters in Project Design Teams within Operational Property Services. This includes providing technical guidance on Approved Document B and BB100 (school projects) in building design to meet statutory building regulations, the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order and LCC Policy requirements such as the Sprinkler policy.
To provide fire engineering guidance/ requirements to internal and external design practices on design issues such as compartmentation requirements and sizes as well as ensuring the safe specification of building materials and incorporating safety into installation.
Test, review, update and coordinate fire evacuation procedures at County Hall including liaison with all key stakeholders such as LCC departments, NHS staff and LFRS
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Enter name and job title Stephen Linnett, Regulatory Compliance & PMO Manager
Telephone: 0116 3056828
Email: stephen.linnett@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About Us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Championship Way, Leicester Road, Glenfield, LE3 8RE
Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum (Pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 25th March 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
About the Role
Carry out structural and systems-based fire risk assessments in a range of different building types including schools, libraries and industrial properties. Technical fire risk assessment to include adequacy of AFD, structural compartmentation and adequacy of active and passive fire protection measures. Maintain accurate records and update systems/ databases.
To lead on technical fire safety matters in Project Design Teams within Operational Property Services. This includes providing technical guidance on Approved Document B and BB100 (school projects) in building design to meet statutory building regulations, the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order and LCC Policy requirements such as the Sprinkler policy.
To provide fire engineering guidance/ requirements to internal and external design practices on design issues such as compartmentation requirements and sizes as well as ensuring the safe specification of building materials and incorporating safety into installation.
Test, review, update and coordinate fire evacuation procedures at County Hall including liaison with all key stakeholders such as LCC departments, NHS staff and LFRS
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate or equivalent qualification is required
- Demonstrate extensive experience of working in fire safety
- Practical experience of fire engineering principles and project management
- Proven track record of carrying out fire risk assessments in a range of property types
- Extensive knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order 2005, Building Regulations (Part B) and associated legislation and guidance documents such as BB100
- A thorough knowledge of all Regulations, Legislation and British Standards relating to fire safety and health and safety.
- Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Enter name and job title Stephen Linnett, Regulatory Compliance & PMO Manager
Telephone: 0116 3056828
Email: stephen.linnett@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About Us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us
JOB SUMMARY
Technical Fire Safety Officer
Leicestershire County Council
Leicester
7 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Technical Fire Safety Officer