Fire Safety Officer

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Fire Risk Assessments to approximately 10,500 tenanted homes, 240 corporate and commercial operational Council owned properties, 8 high rise tower blocks, 90 medium rise blocks of flats and 500 low rise blocks of flats. Working in partnership with Asbestos Manager, Building Services Engineer and Facilities Manager to maintain the Council’s Statutory Compliance.

Key Accountabilities

Development of systems for Fire Safety Management. • Completion of the Fire Risk Assessment programme • Prioritise of remedial actions

Procurement and appointment of Building Contractors for the completion of Fire Risk Assessment actions (remedial fire safety works) • Completion of training and support of premises managers

Escalation of any non-conformance by premises managers to Fire Safety Manager

Create reports on progress to be compliant in relation to Fire Safety works. • Plan and support Fire Drills with Corporate Health & Safety, Premises managers and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Review of Fire Safety Measures following a report of a Fire in either an operational or Housing Building

Act on fire prohibition and enforcement notices