The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at Civic Office, Doncaster, DN1 3BU
Salary details: Grade 9, £40,778 - £45,092 plus £3,200 pa market supplement (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 21st July 2026
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of Corporate Landlord Fire Safety Officer.
We are seeking an experienced fire safety advisor/risk assessor to join our Facilities Team. You will be part of a small team with responsibility for a portfolio of 80+ properties, including Grade 1 and 2 Listed buildings, that support front line service delivery.
In this role you will work with on-site building managers to carry out fire safety audits and fire risk assessments and plan and implement fire safety measures. The work is very varied with different challenges every day and you will be responding to a range of reactive issues, investigating the cause and identifying appropriate solutions.
What we are looking for:
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Level 3 NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate qualifications.
- Institute of Fire Engineers registered Fire Risk Assessor is desirable.
- Willing to work towards Level 4 Fire Safety Certificate (Fire Auditor).
- Extensive practical experience of managing fire safety including the preparation and review of fire risk assessments and development of fire safety procedures.
- An enthusiastic, reliable and resourceful person with the ability to work on their own initiative, prioritising and managing their own workload effectively.
- Proficient ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and computerised databases.
Some of the perks working as a Corporate Landlord Fire Safety Officer:
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Opportunities for flexible remote working
- Supportive and friendly team to help you develop in the role.
- Opportunities for further training and to develop your career in Facilities Management.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Short-listing – Wednesday 22nd July 2026.
Interviews - w/c 3rd August 2026.
For further details or an informal chat please contact Lisa Faulkner, Tel: 01302 735420, email
[email protected] or Janine Porter, Tel 01302 737367, email
[email protected].
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
