Fire Safety Officer

TN United Kingdom; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer is looking for a Fire Safety Officer to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations across properties in the South of England. This hybrid role involves conducting risk assessments, surveys, and providing guidance to management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire safety and relevant qualifications. Join us to make a significant impact on community safety while enjoying a range of benefits including health insurance and flexible working.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Life insurance

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience in fire safety assessments and surveys.
• Graduate/Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fire safety risk assessments across a portfolio of up to 200 sites.
• Liaise with property managers on findings and necessary actions.
• Carry out post fire inspections when necessary.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Fire Risk Assessment Qualification

BTEC

NEBOSH

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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Location: The role would predominately cover the south of the UK prime locations around M4 Corridor: Oxford, Romford Swindon, inside or just outside M25

Permanent, full-time position: 37.5 hours
Salary range: £40,000 per annum, rising to £42,000 when signed off to carry out fire risk assessments across the portfolio.

This role is hybrid but will involve travel across the South of England so a role specific car will be provided and there is the option for hybrid/flexible working patterns

We're excited to announce a pivotal role in our team that combines the thrill of a fast-paced environment with the critical importance of fire safety. We can provide training for L4 diploma fire risk assessing if required.

Role Overview

As a dedicated Fire Safety Officer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, conducting thorough risk assessments and surveys to safeguard our premises.

We are actively seeking a Fire Safety Officer to cover the South of England. This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity for a subject matter expert in fire safety, and fire management. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar sector or environment and will ensure that our fire safety policies and procedures for all our properties are fully implemented and compliant with statutory obligations. Join us in advocating the importance of fire safety within our buildings and making a significant impact on our community.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out 'detailed' fire safety risk assessments of Residential Care Homes, offices, dental practices, and clinics with a portfolio of up to 200 sites.
• Carry out 'detailed' fire safety surveys of the fire precautions both passive and active.
• Carry out full fire door survey’s as required either with or on the instruction of the senior fire advisor.
• You will have to liaise and provide guidance to the home, practice and property managers with any findings and necessary actions required
• To carry out post fire inspections when necessary
• Be responsible for all fire safety

What you’ll bring:

• Knowledge and understanding of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Regulations – Approved Document B and CLG Fire Safety Guides.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• IT skills – mainly using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge and understanding of Various British Standards regarding fire safety including – BS 5839; BS 5266; BS 5306; BS 9251; BS 9999

Required Qualifications

• Fire Safety Modules, or individual subjects including a fire risk assessment qualification, obtained from the Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh (ideal but not absolutely necessary if similar courses have been attended or qualifications obtained e.g. BTEC, NEBOSH.)
• Graduate/Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers – or similar e.g. IFSM

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
• Various other benefits and online discounts

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.