The full time equivalent salary of £53,051 to £56,293 includes an amount for a market supplement ranging from £4,313 to £4,365 per year. This market supplement is reviewed annually.
Job Description & Person Specification >
Torbay Council's Corporate Safety Team has an exciting opportunity to deliver fire safety within this beautiful area of South Devon. We are a highly motivated team delivering competent Fire Safety and Health and Safety advice and ensuring legal compliance through the use of electronic systems.
If you have extensive experience in delivering successful fire safety management and want a challenging and rewarding career look no further. Torbay Council has a wide portfolio of assets including historic buildings, retail developments and residential accommodation and covers work activities from Harbours to Waste and Tourism.
Working closely with contractors, service managers and our Property Services team, you will be responsible for producing effective fire risk assessment programmes, policies and procedures, to ensure legal standards are maintained and that a positive fire safety culture is embedded in all Torbay Council's activities.
We are looking for an adaptable individual, keen to embrace new technologies, and capable of providing innovative solutions in Fire Safety. We offer flexible working, subsidised car parking and an opportunity to be part of a friendly and highly functioning team.
This opportunity may be suitable for part time or job-share employment.
This position is for a fixed term of 18 months from the start date.
This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.
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For an informal chat please contact Dave Walker or 07771645140 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 28th September 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 8th September. If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible.
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