Assistant Regulatory Compliance Officer (Fire)

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield. LE3 8RE.

Salary: £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (Pro rata for part time)  (Pay award pending)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 28/08/2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference?

Do you want a job in Property Regulatory Compliance?

About the Role

• Provide assistance to Technical Fire Safety Officers to fulfil their undertakings. This involves managing fire safety risk in a range of buildings such as schools, libraries and industrial sites.
• To also assist and provide support to Construction (CDM), Asbestos and Legionella Compliance Officers to ensure statutory compliance is maintained in all Council buildings. 
• Ensure all compliance reports are kept up to date and are to a high standard using MS Word and Excel.
• Support in the provision of technical advice and practical solutions for internal and external customers/ stakeholders. 

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade 5 and above (including Maths and English Language). Equivalent qualifications will be accepted including GCSE's from previous grading systems.
• 2 A-Levels (Grade A-C) or Level 3 qualification in relevant subject areas

• Note: Qualifications are no longer the only factor for this section unless it is a professional requirement for the job. An equivalent level of relevant experience should be included as an alternative to a qualification if applicable.

• Demonstrate knowledge and some experience in areas of Statutory/ Legislative Compliance in relation to building management (particularly fire safety).
• Self-motivated with a strong desire for long term study.
• Able to demonstrate experience in using IT for reporting and maintaining records.
• Current developments and practices in Statutory Compliance & Legislation Guidance relating to building construction and management (particularly Fire Safety)
• Interpretation and analysis of statistical data via high level of IT skills 

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents.  You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Steve Linnett. Regulatory Compliance and PMO Manager

Telephone: [phone removed]

Email: [email removed]

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning [phone removed] (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. 

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. 

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us