Overview

We are looking to appoint three Compliance Officer to deliver and enforce fire safety at businesses and non-domestic properties in their area of responsibility. Undertaking fire safety audits and inspections of business premises that fall under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RR(FS)O) and other relevant legislation, the Compliance Officer will complete all necessary reports, legal notices, recordings and administration to improve fire safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire safety audits and inspections of business premises under RR(FS)O and other relevant legislation.
• Complete all necessary reports, legal notices, recordings and administration to improve fire safety compliance.

Equality, Diversity and Language

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We welcome correspondence and calls in Welsh and English and we will respond equally to both and will reply in your language of choice without delay. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interpret and analyse physical and written information and provide accurate and clear advice in relation to business fire safety legislation.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach; good interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships with internal and external individuals and groups.
• Ideally, the ability to communicate confidently and fluently in Welsh, but we will consider applications from individuals who are committed to improving their Welsh language skills.

Locations and Working Arrangements

Two of the roles will be based in the West which covers Gwynedd and Môn with the third to cover either our Central or East areas. We offer the ability to undertake agile working, where you can work remotely from home, subject to availability, as well as being available to work from other North Wales Fire and Rescue Service locations.

Development and Opportunities

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service are committed to providing training, development and promotional opportunities to the right candidate. It is hoped to provide further advancement to staff who meet the required criteria and can evidence exemplar fire safety knowledge and a commitment to keeping people safe. These development opportunities would become available once staff have shown competency in the Compliance Officer role and when suitable vacancies arise within the department.