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We have an exciting opportunity to join Sheffield City Council as an Operations and Development Officer in the Fire Safety Compliance team within the Housing Service.
The role will support the service with fire safety across our Council homes, which include a diverse mix of high-rise flats, low-risk flats, older persons schemes, maisonettes, and other properties.
You will assist in maintaining our focus on fire safety in council homes, fire strategies, building compliance obligations, customer safety, and engagement.
You will engage customers in the safe management of their properties and collaborate with stakeholders such as internal Local Authorities and Fire and Rescue Services.
You'll ensure that quality and control measures are in place to provide a safe environment for staff and customers.
We are looking for:
* Listeners with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who seek feedback from residents and engage key stakeholders for customer-focused plans and services.
* Individuals committed to exceptional customer service with experience managing expectations within challenging timescales.
* Pioneers supporting and delivering continuous improvement, innovation, and transformational change.
* Experience in Fire Safety, particularly in a residential setting, is desirable.
* People with strong IT skills and experience using a range of systems.
This role will be office-based within the Solpro building in Sheffield, operating during core hours from 09:00 to 17:30 to meet service delivery requirements.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for this exciting role, we would love to hear from you.
For further discussion about the role or your suitability, please contact Luke Simpson, Service Manager - Fire Safety at Luke.Simpson@sheffield.gov.uk or James Armitage, Operations and Development Manager - Fire Safety Compliance Team at James.Armitage@sheffield.gov.uk.
Sheffield is a vibrant, green city with two world-class universities, high-performing schools, and a thriving Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District. We aim to foster community growth and develop new homes. Selection will involve a two-stage process, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.
We are committed to investing in our workforce and promoting opportunities for underrepresented groups. We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to reflect the communities we serve, especially among Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ groups. We also support staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
This is a great time to join us, and we encourage your application.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Full-time employees work 37 hours per week for 52 weeks annually, with a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, part-time work, or job sharing.
If appointed, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide pay slip evidence showing your basic pay exceeds the grade's minimum, we will consider starting you at a higher point within the grade.
We prioritize pay equality. All roles at Sheffield City Council are undergoing evaluation, which may lead to pay adjustments from 2026. More information is available on our Sheff news page.
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