Fire Risk Officer (Hybrid)


Company:	ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Salary:	£44,529 - £44,529
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Devizes, SN10 2AZ
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	21 Aug 2026

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Summary

Fire Risk Officer (Hybrid) needed, £44,529 per annum - Reference: 5301318

This is a hybrid role and travel will be required throughout our operating regions. Our regions are across London, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

1 Ensure that regular inspections are carried out on all Group dwellings and buildings with common areas, undertaking fire risk assessments according to BS9792 and PAS 79.

2 Audit and review of 3rd party fire risk assessments undertaken by contractors.

3 Periodically review the fire risk assessments and maintain a database of assessments for examination by and distribution to all interested parties.

4 Assist with fire specifications as and when required for works in conjunction with all relevant colleagues.

5 With the Fire Safety Manager, to act as a contact with the groups Primary Fire Authority Partner

6 Ensure that the priority matrix timescales are adhered to by issuing programmes of fire safety work to the planned delivery teams and in accordance with allotted budgets.

7 Ensure that all relevant fire safety information is accessible for the Group’s common areas, schemes and HMOs.

You will ideally have a Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent), experience in carrying out fire risk inspections and producing reports, as well as substantial knowledge and the ability to work in a role involving fire risk assessment and fire safety within a housing environment.

This is a full time role on a permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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