Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action
This role is subject to -
2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history
The Building Safety Officer sits within the Building Safety Team in Manchester City Council’s Housing Services and offers an exciting opportunity to help deliver a resident focused building and fire safety service. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and other fire safety legislation, while supporting residents to live safely in their homes.
The Building Safety Officer’s will:
· Develop and promote resident engagement initiatives, ensuring residents are actively involved in building safety decisions.
· Support compliance with the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 by completing Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments and Emergency Evacuation Statements with residents.
· Carry out essential building and fire safety inspections in high-rise residential buildings, including inspections of communal fire doors, flat entrance doors and firefighting equipment.
· Contribute to the continuous improvement of building safety practices and resident engagement across the service.
For further information about the role, please contact Jodie Consterdine at [email protected]
· Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people, demonstrating empathy, active listening and the ability to adapt their communication style to suit different audiences.
· Is able to manage multiple priorities effectively, allocating time and resources according to workload and business needs.
· Can build positive relationships with stakeholders, identify information requirements and obtain relevant information to support decision-making.
· Demonstrates creativity and initiative when solving problems, developing practical and innovative solutions.
· Makes sound decisions, takes ownership of actions and knows when to escalate issues appropriately. You can clearly explain the reasoning behind decisions and recommendations.
· Has a genuine interest in building and fire safety and understands the impact of legislation and regulatory requirements on residents.
· Possesses good IT skills and is comfortable using a range of digital systems and applications.
· Shares our commitment to delivering excellent services and improving outcomes for residents.
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
Benefits we offer
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected].
What we will need from you if you're successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details.
These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.
Other relevant information
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.