Technical Compliance Officer – Fire Safety

A local authority within the West Midlands is seeking a Technical Compliance Officer – Fire Safety for a six‑month temporary position within its Property Services Group, Property & Development team.

Responsibilities

• Support fire safety remediation works across the organisation’s property portfolio, ensuring buildings remain compliant with current legislation and best practice standards.
• Manage issues identified through fire risk assessments, including organising and procuring remedial works.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and coordinate with contractors, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Promote a strong culture of fire safety and continuous improvement across the estate.
• Report to the Team Leader for Technical Compliance and support the Senior Building Surveyor (Fire Safety).
• Work independently to manage workloads, contribute to compliance frameworks, and help ensure the estate remains safe and fully compliant.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire safety compliance and current legislation.
• Experience managing remediation or building‑related works and coordinating contractors.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Reliability and the capacity to work independently with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Preferred working pattern: five days per week on site (support for some home‑working opportunities).

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive rate of £40 per hour Umbrella pay for a full‑time temporary position (37 hours per week).
• Eligibility for the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel.
• Opportunity to work within a respected local authority committed to improving the lives of people across the region.

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