The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job details Job reference VAC006809 Date posted 16/04/2025 Application closing date 05/05/2025 Location 100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN Salary BG12: £41,511 - £44,711 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Housing Attachments Fire Safety Officer x2 Job description Full Time, Permanent Are you passionate about fire safety and eager to contribute to the safety of residents in Bristol? We are looking for two dedicated Fire Safety Officers to join our team at Bristol City Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the council’s statutory duties and ensure the safety of occupants in multi-occupied residential buildings, including low-rise, high-rise, and supported housing. The Role: As a Fire Safety Officer, you will play a key part in ensuring Bristol City Council remains compliant with fire safety regulations. Working alongside the Fire Safety Manager, you will manage fire risk assessments, support resident meetings, collaborate with the Fire Service, and help develop compliance management systems. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing and managing fire risk assessments and associated remedial actions. Engaging with residents and stakeholders to promote fire safety. Providing technical fire safety advice and ensuring best practices. Keeping up-to-date with fire safety legislation and policy changes. What We’re Looking For: To be successful in this role, you should have experience in fire safety management, ideally within social housing, and a fire safety-related qualification. You’ll need strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and experience liaising with the Fire Service. Essential Requirements: Fire safety qualification or equivalent. Experience with fire safety management in a housing context. Knowledge of fire safety regulations and British Standards. Strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. Desirable: Professional membership to IFE or IFSM Experience in complex organisations. Please note that this role is subject to a Standard DBS Check. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Claire Matthews on . At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised, Disabled and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit. Job title Fire Safety Officer x2 Job reference VAC006809 Date posted 16/04/2025 Application closing date 05/05/2025 Location 100 Temple Street Redcliffe Bristol BS1 6AN Salary BG12: £41,511 - £44,711 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Housing Attachments Job description Full Time, Permanent Are you passionate about fire safety and eager to contribute to the safety of residents in Bristol? We are looking for two dedicated Fire Safety Officers to join our team at Bristol City Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the council’s statutory duties and ensure the safety of occupants in multi-occupied residential buildings, including low-rise, high-rise, and supported housing. The Role: As a Fire Safety Officer, you will play a key part in ensuring Bristol City Council remains compliant with fire safety regulations. Working alongside the Fire Safety Manager, you will manage fire risk assessments, support resident meetings, collaborate with the Fire Service, and help develop compliance management systems. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing and managing fire risk assessments and associated remedial actions. Engaging with residents and stakeholders to promote fire safety. Providing technical fire safety advice and ensuring best practices. Keeping up-to-date with fire safety legislation and policy changes. What We’re Looking For: To be successful in this role, you should have experience in fire safety management, ideally within social housing, and a fire safety-related qualification. You’ll need strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and experience liaising with the Fire Service. Essential Requirements: Fire safety qualification or equivalent. Experience with fire safety management in a housing context. Knowledge of fire safety regulations and British Standards. Strong communication skills to engage with various stakeholders. Desirable: Professional membership to IFE or IFSM Experience in complex organisations. Please note that this role is subject to a Standard DBS Check. Why Bristol City Council? At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. How do I apply? If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below. To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application. It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview. We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career. For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Claire Matthews on . At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black and racially minoritised, Disabled and Female candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit. Bristol City Council. Location : Bristol, United Kingdom