Job Introduction
We are looking for an Assistant Fire Risk Assessor to join Building Services to work within our Building Safety Team to deliver Fire Risk Assessments and support in the delivery of Fire Safety functions across our portfolio.
Candidates must demonstrate experience in fire risk assessments, be enthusiastic, good communicators and have excellent attention to detail, being able to manage demands and workstreams arising from the service.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is considering furthering their career in Fire Safety, having the unique experience of being able to assess properties and use their technical knowledge to assist and support with remediation of properties and the completion of fire risk assessment actions.
We will provide a comprehensive induction programme that builds on your existing skills while further developing you, enabling you not only to carry out fire risk assessments but also to apply your technical fire safety knowledge to support the wider PCC teams.
You will have opportunities within the team to build on your knowledge and develop. Portsmouth City Council may support you with further development and training. For the right person, progression in the future to a Fire Risk Assessor role may be possible.
For full details on what the role will involve and the person we are looking for please see the full job profile & cover letter attached at the bottom of this page!
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role please contact Mike Counsell (Fire and Building Safety Manager) on 07584 623 461 or mike.counsell@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or Amy Holmes (Head of Compliance) on 07957 386 939 or amy.holmes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Interview date: 7th December 2026
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
