Fire Risk Assessor

Post

Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Calderdale Council are looking to recruit a committed Fire Risk Assessor to join our small, dedicated team of Health and Safety professionals.

You will be responsible for supporting the provision of a high‑quality, effective, efficient, commercially aware, and customer focused Health and Safety service across the borough promoting the creation of a healthy, safe, sustainable, and more accessible built environment for the wellbeing of our customers and the community.

• Act as the competent person in accordance with Article 18 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for all services of the authority, providing prompt and competent advice at all levels, including Council maintained schools.
• Maintain and promote a positive and legally compliant fire safety culture, ensuring fire safety risks and associated actions are recorded, tracked, managed and mitigated in accordance with current legislation.
• Deliver the aspiration of the Council’s overarching health and safety policy and supplementary fire safety policy, protecting the Council’s legal, moral, financial and reputational risks.

• Level 4 fire safety certificate as a minimum standard and registration with a recognised professional fire safety body.
• Broad range of technical knowledge and experience in all aspects of fire safety risk management.

Starting Salary Dependent On Qualifications And Experience.

Closing Date:
Thursday, 8th January 2026

Interview Date:
Friday, 16th January 2026

We may utilise digital interview methods.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under‑represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.