Fire Safety Advisor

Our client in North London is looking to appoint a Fire Safety Advisor to join the team there in a permanent position. You will be part of a fantastic team within a local authority that can offer flexible working or compressed hours, home working opportunities, generous annual leave, personal development opportunities such as training and a friendly working environment.

As a Fire Safety Advisor, you will be experienced in providing expert advice and guidance on fire safety in private rented premises, specifically HMOs, identifying regulatory fire safety deficiencies and recommending code compliant solutions to minimise the fire safety risks. You will have demonstrable skills in providing excellent customer service and be able to converse easily to deliver comprehensive fire safety advice and assistance to landlords, property agents and other providers to understand the legal framework in which they operate.

You will manage and develop the consultation and liaison requirements between the Private Rented Housing Team and the London Fire Brigade, Regulatory Fire Safety and ensure that all aspects of the established joint protocols, principles and joint working arrangements are implemented and maintained.

You will have the ability to carry out property inspections, working collaboratively with Licensing Inspection and Enforcement officers, providing advice and guidance on fire safety matters affecting privately rented premises and HMOs. Your communication skills must be highly developed as engagement with officers, partners and agencies and submission of regular reports are key to the role.

You must hold a recognised professional qualification relevant to the role. This is a full time, permanent position that offers a salary of £38K-£41K, plus benefits and career development.