Fire Risk Assessor
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC628 |
Summary
Post Ref: CC628
Fire Risk Assessor – Post Ref: JE407
Salary: PO2-PO5, SCP 28-31, £39,152 - £41,771 per annum, 37 hours per week, permanent
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
Calderdale Council are looking to recruit a committed Fire Risk Assessor to join our small, dedicated team of Health and Safety professionals. If you seek a role which is both varied and rewarding, this job is perfect for you.
You will be responsible for supporting the provision of a high-quality, effective, efficient, commercially aware, and customer focused Health and Safety service across the borough promoting the creation of a healthy, safe, sustainable, and more accessible bult environment for the wellbeing of our customers and the community.
The successful candidate will act for all services of the authority as the competent person in accordance with Article 18 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in all matters of fire safety, providing prompt and competent advice at all levels of Calderdale Council, including Council maintained schools.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and promoting a positive and legally compliant fire safety culture, ensuring fire safety risks and associated actions are recorded, tracked, managed and mitigated in accordance with current legislation.
The post holder must be competent to deliver the aspiration of the Councils overarching health and safety policy, and supplementary fire safety policy, and take the local authority in the direction required. The post holder should act as the professional officer in all fire safety matters, looking after the interest of employees, asset protection, and to protect the Councils legal, moral, financial and reputational risks.
Applications will be considered from those who hold a Level 4 fire safety certificate as a minimum standard and are registered with a recognised professional fire safety body. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a broad range of technical knowledge and experience in all aspects of fire safety risk management.
Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 11th December 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday, 18th December 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
Fire Risk Assessor – Post Ref: JE407
Salary: PO2-PO5, SCP 28-31, £39,152 - £41,771 per annum, 37 hours per week, permanent
Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
Calderdale Council are looking to recruit a committed Fire Risk Assessor to join our small, dedicated team of Health and Safety professionals. If you seek a role which is both varied and rewarding, this job is perfect for you.
You will be responsible for supporting the provision of a high-quality, effective, efficient, commercially aware, and customer focused Health and Safety service across the borough promoting the creation of a healthy, safe, sustainable, and more accessible bult environment for the wellbeing of our customers and the community.
The successful candidate will act for all services of the authority as the competent person in accordance with Article 18 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in all matters of fire safety, providing prompt and competent advice at all levels of Calderdale Council, including Council maintained schools.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and promoting a positive and legally compliant fire safety culture, ensuring fire safety risks and associated actions are recorded, tracked, managed and mitigated in accordance with current legislation.
The post holder must be competent to deliver the aspiration of the Councils overarching health and safety policy, and supplementary fire safety policy, and take the local authority in the direction required. The post holder should act as the professional officer in all fire safety matters, looking after the interest of employees, asset protection, and to protect the Councils legal, moral, financial and reputational risks.
Applications will be considered from those who hold a Level 4 fire safety certificate as a minimum standard and are registered with a recognised professional fire safety body. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a broad range of technical knowledge and experience in all aspects of fire safety risk management.
Starting salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 11th December 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday, 18th December 2025
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
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