Fire Safety Officer

Company: Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Apply for the Fire Safety Officer
Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Job ref: 2026-89Job type: PermanentLocation: 2 Adelaide Street, BelfastSalary: £37,280 – £42,839Closing date: Thursday 11 Jun 2026 16:30

Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.

BAND: 6

JOB PURPOSE:To assist the Fire Safety Manager in implementing, monitoring and reviewing the Housing Executive’s Fire Safety Policies, Processes and Procedures and ensure the NIHE is fully compliant with its statutory and regulatory undertakings that reduces any risk to its customers, employees, and third parties to as low as reasonably practicable.

REQUIREMENTS:1. i) Possess a Degree or equivalent Level 6* qualification in an Architecture/Building Construction/Fire Safety related discipline PLUS 2 years’ relevant experience working in a building/construction or fire safety related functionORii) BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5* qualification in Architecture/Building Construction/Fire Safety related discipline PLUS 3 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction or Fire Safety related functionORiii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning PLUS a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience working within a Building/Construction or Fire Safety related function (Please include dates)

*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalenciesAPPLICATION PROCESSApplication should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.

Candidates who require a reasonable adjustment to the application process should request this by emailing quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Information Pack. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.

The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.

To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.

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Posted: May 29th, 2026