An Assistant Fire Risk Assessor post in the Building Safety Team within Building Services at Portsmouth City Council. The role carries out fire risk assessments across the council's property portfolio and supports wider fire safety work, including remediation and closing out assessment actions. It suits someone at the start of a fire safety career, with a structured induction and a possible route to a full Fire Risk Assessor role. Candidates need demonstrable fire risk assessment experience to be considered.
What the job involves
- Carry out fire risk assessments across the council's property portfolio
- Support delivery of fire safety functions across the portfolio
- Apply technical fire safety knowledge to support wider council teams
- Support remediation work on properties
- Complete fire risk assessment actions
- Manage demands and workstreams arising from the service
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of fire risk assessments
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Enthusiastic approach
- Managing competing demands and workstreams
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Opportunities to build knowledge and develop within the team
- Support with further development and training
- Possible progression to a Fire Risk Assessor role
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