Fire Safety Officer

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Fire Safety Officer (18/779)

Dumfries

£36,560.42 - £39,409.06

You will be required to work 28.75 hours per week,52.14 weeks per year.

 

Dumfries and Galloway region really is the “natural place to live and work”.

With a workforce of around 6000 we are the biggest employer in the beautiful South West of Scotland.

 

You will be responsible for supporting the council in influencing the fire safety culture and ensuring compliance with all aspects of fire safety legislation and approved industry best practice.

 

The Council Health and Safety Team, between us, support a wide range of front-line services supporting our communities such as Education, Social Work Services through to Sport and Leisure Centres, Roads, Customer Services, Community Assets, Harbours to name just a few. You will take an active lead in fire safety strategy and undertake priority fire risk assessments within council premises across Dumfries and Galloway region.

You will engage on, prepare and review fire safety arrangements; provide professional fire safety advice and work closely with managers and employees in avoiding, reducing and managing fire safety risks and supporting on practical solutions for continuous improvement.

 

You will be educated to SCQF Level 7 or EQF level 5 in a fire safety related subject and/or be a Member (or above) of a relevant Professional Body Registration Scheme (e.g. IFPO, IFSM, IFE). You will have extensive relevant practical fire risk assessment experience. A full valid driving licence is essential.

Why work for our council?

• You will be enabling us to support those that are delivering essential services to the community
• You will have access to numerous HR policies, support and opportunities to enhance work-life balance such as flexible working, health and wellbeing policy, carers policy, occupational health, excellent pension and annual leave entitlement.
• Supportive Health and Safety Team around you with engaged line management

 

This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.

 

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

 

 

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

 

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Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

Please make sure you tell us in your application how you meet all the essential criteria. Click to apply

 

General enquiries about the job to David Mitchell on Tel: 07717158697 email David.Mitchell@@dumgal.gov.uk or Sue Hockin-Pethick on Tel 07734073552 email sue.hockin-pethick@dumgal.gov.uk.