Fire Officer

40 hours per week
Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:30
Salary Competitive with Sodexo Benefits
Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)
On site Gym
Sodexo rewards and benefitsPlease note: This role requires security clearance, and candidates must have lived in the UK for at least five years.

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced fire safety professional with a strong background in compliance, risk assessment, and estate-wide fire safety management?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Fire Officer to join our team at i2020, Belfast, BT5 6LB.This is a specialist role responsible for ensuring full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual fire safety obligations across a complex multi-site estate.

You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, resilient, and fully compliant environment through robust governance, inspections, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

As the Fire Officer, you will provide expert fire safety leadership across the estate, ensuring all fire risk assessments, safety systems, equipment, and infrastructure are effectively managed and maintained to the highest standards.

Working closely with the client, operational teams, contractors, and project services, you will ensure fire safety remains fully integrated across all aspects of estate management, maintenance, and development.

This role requires a proactive and highly organised professional who can confidently manage compliance requirements across 24/7 operational buildings, including sleeping accommodation, custody suites, and specialist facilities.

Whatyou’ll do:

Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) Management

Procure and manage external providers to undertake Fire Risk Assessments across all Level 1 and 2 assets
Develop and manage the annual FRA programme
Maintain, update, and securely store FRA reports on the client’s document management system
Ensure FRA data is provided within required timeframes
Coordinate assessment activity with the client and ensure reports remain current and compliant
Ensure estate data is accurately updated to support the FRA programme

Fire Safety Systems, Equipment & Infrastructure

Oversee the inspection, testing, maintenance, and certification of all fire safety systems, including:

fire alarm systems
firefighting equipment
hydrants
sprinkler systems
wet and dry risers
portable extinguishers
fixed hose reels
smoke ventilation systems
gas suppression systems
specialist fire equipmentAdditional responsibilities include:

ensuring all statutory inspections and certifications are current
confirming remedial works are completed
updating the asset register with new installations
maintaining accurate planned preventative maintenance schedules
providing records of the latest tests and certifications

Project & Technical Support

Provide expert advice to project teams on fire safety equipment placement, specification, and compliance
Manage the installation of loose firefighting equipment and appliances
Ensure fire safety requirements are embedded within project design, delivery, commissioning, and handover

Training, Awareness & Support

Deliver fire safety training and guidance to operational teams, staff, and building users
Support Health & Safety teams with fire-related duties
Promote a strong fire safety culture across the estate
Provide specialist advice to Responsible Persons and Fire Wardens

Performance, Reporting & Assurance

Maintain accurate, audit-ready fire safety documentation
Produce detailed compliance reports, updates, and evidence for the client
Track actions, risks, issues, and performance metrics
Support FOI requests, legal challenges, and government reporting requirementsWhat you bring:

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and confident fire safety professional with proven experience working across complex, multi-site estates.

Fire safety qualification such as:
NEBOSH Fire Safety
Fire Engineering
Fire Risk Assessment qualification
Membership of IFSM, IFE, or equivalent is desirable
Strong knowledge of Northern Ireland fire safety legislation and British Standards
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing fire safety across complex estates
Proven experience overseeing FRAs and fire safety systems
Experience working with emergency services, contractors, and operational teams
Experience delivering fire safety training

Key Skills

Technical fire safety expertise
Excellent reporting and analytical skills
Strong stakeholder communication and influencing ability
High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Calm, professional, and decisive under pressure

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

Mental health & wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
Discounts for you & family
Financial tools & retirement plan
Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering dayReady to be part ofsomething greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications