Principal Fire Officer

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Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values—ambitious, professional, resident‑focused and accountable—act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can “be the best we can be”. With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #BeTheDifference, Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

Principal Fire Officer

*Previous Applicants need not apply*

About the role:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Fire Safety Officer to support our Council estate and ensure the highest standards of fire safety across all council buildings, including schools. In this vital role, you will lead on fire risk assessments, compliance monitoring, training delivery, and the implementation of fire safety strategies that safeguard staff, pupils, and visitors.

You will work closely with senior managers, school leaders, premises teams, and external partners to maintain a safe learning environment and ensure all fire safety procedures align with current legislation, guidance, and best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fire safety professional to make a meaningful impact within a diverse and rewarding environment.

About the candidate:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced fire safety professional with a strong understanding of fire safety legislation, especially as it applies to council buildings which include public buildings, schools and educational facilities. You will have a Recognised fire safety qualification and a Professional membership or working towards.

If you are passionate about creating safe learning environments and have the expertise to help us maintain a culture of safety across our education settings, we would love to hear from you.

Wirral Council has a host of employee benefits. Please see the ‘Working at Wirral section below’

If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Simon Parrott, Senior Facilities Manager (Schools) on: [email removed]

This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list

This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on [email removed] or contact [phone removed] or [phone removed].

If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing [email removed]

Working at Wirral

You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:

Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.

We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package sta