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Salary: £42,221 - £47,940
Grade: Level 3 Zone 2
Location: Holmes Road Depot, NW5 3AP
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Closing Date: Sunday 9^th August 2026 at 23:56

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

What You’ll Be Doing

To work with the Fire Safety Officer and the wider Housing team to deliver Camden's fire door inspection programme across the Council's residential housing portfolio.

The post holder will undertake inspections of communal fire doors within residential blocks, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards. They will identify defects, raise and monitor remedial works, undertake post-inspections, and maintain accurate records to support resident safety and building compliance.

The role will support the effective delivery of Camden's fire safety objectives, ensuring operational KPIs are achieved while providing a professional, customer-focused service to residents and stakeholders.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Basic DBS.

All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Fire Door Inspector who is passionate about improving resident safety and maintaining high standards of building compliance. You'll have experience inspecting fire doors within residential settings and a good understanding of fire safety legislation, passive fire protection, and industry best practice. You will be confident identifying defects, recommending remedial actions, and maintaining accurate inspection records using digital systems. Strong communication skills are important, as you'll work closely with residents, contractors, and colleagues across Housing Services to ensure works are delivered effectively. Above all, you'll be organised, customer-focused, and committed to helping Camden meet its fire safety responsibilities while delivering an excellent service to residents.

How To Apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

We strongly encourage applicants to write their applications themselves. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, we believe that personal reflection and authenticity are key to a strong application. Please avoid using AI-generated content when applying.

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11847766/file/documen…

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments

At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.