3539826BB - Health and Safety Officer (Fire)

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to support the Fire Safety Manager in delivering fire safety activities across its campuses. The post holder will conduct fire risk assessments, liaise with stakeholders to support remedial work, and provide specialist advice on all aspects of fire safety management.

Interviews are being held on Highfield Campus; contact Fire Safety Manager Simon Mills for informal discussion. This role is based on-site in Southampton.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 fire safety qualification; willing to progress to Level 4.
• Experience in fire safety management, including fire risk assessment.
• Good working knowledge of current fire safety legislation and guidance documents.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders and provide competent fire safety advice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments across the University estate.
• Liaise with stakeholders to support remedial work as required.
• Provide specialist advice on all aspects of fire safety management.
• Support line managers in implementing Health & Safety policies.
• Deliver fire safety training.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Training delivery

Fire safety knowledge

Advice on fire safety

Education

Level 3 fire safety qualification

Willingness to pursue Level 4 qualification

Job description

3539826BB - Health and Safety Officer (Fire)

The University of Southampton is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to support the Fire Safety Manager in delivering fire safety activities across its campuses. The role will help develop safe working practices, deliver fire safety training, identify risks and issues, and build fire safety knowledge and confidence among staff and students.

The post holder will conduct fire risk assessments across the University estate in line with the risk-based Fire Risk Assessment programme and liaise with stakeholders to support the completion of any associated remedial work as required.

The post holder will also provide specialist advice on all aspects of fire safety management, helping line managers implement the health and safety policies, practices, processes and procedures developed by Health & Safety within the Legal, Governance, Risk and Health & Safety directorate.

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in fire safety management, including fire risk assessment, regulatory compliance and the provision of competent advice. Candidates must hold a minimum Level 3 fire safety qualification, and should be willing to work towards a Level 4 qualification. They should also have a good working knowledge of current fire safety legislation and relevant guidance documents.

Interviews are being held on our Highfield Campus on Thursday 3rd December 2026. If you would like to informally discuss the role please contact Fire Safety Manager Simon Mills: [e-mail]

Company: University of Southampton Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Southampton, SO17 1BJ Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 24 Nov 2026

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