Fire Safety Adviser - Immediate start in Dalkeith, Midlothian

Midlothian Council Fire Safety Advisor (Full-time or Part-time) Midlothian Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual as Fire Safety Advisor . This role holds a significant position within the local authority, key in ensuring the overall compliance of the Council with its statutory obligations and internal policies and will work closely with duty holders to ensure they achieve compliance regards fire safety within their establishment. The role is suitable for job share and will be delivered on a hybrid working model. a fire risk assessment qualification such as a NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and have broad experience of fire safety at a professional level an overall understanding of Health and Safety legislation, including the provision of advice on the technology of fire and practical working knowledge of fire risk assessments and the relevant legal requirements, namely the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. A recognised qualification in health and safety, such as the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or working towards achieving this would be advantageous. For candidates currently working towards attaining the required qualifications, training and support may be available. It is not essential to be a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) at the time of application but candidates will be expected to work towards that goal within an agreed timeframe. Basic keyboarding skills and understanding of Microsoft database, spreadsheet and word processing applications are essential. You must demonstrate competent in report writing and be able to communicate effectively at all levels and work independently to achieve targets. Experience of training staff, the public or non-professionals is also desirable. Midlothian Council is a semi-rural authority located immediately south of the City of Edinburgh and is the fastest growing Local Authority in Scotland. It is essential that the Jobholder is a corporate member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) and in addition s/he must hold a fire risk assessment qualification allowing access to the IFE Register of Fire Risk Assessors and Auditors. Basic keyboarding skills and understanding of Microsoft database, spreadsheet and word processing applications are also essential, as is a broad experience of Fire Safety at a professional level, including the provision of advice on the technology of fire and practical working knowledge of fire risk assessments. The jobholder must also be competent in written report writing; Experience of training the public or non-professionals in fire risk assessment and the use of CAD and computer packages to progress own workload is desirable. Position Title: Fire Safety Adviser Contract Status: Permanent Monday to Friday Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement. If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. UK website. If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.