Fire and Life Safety Advisor

Jll; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate service provider seeks a Fire and Life Safety Advisor in London to implement and manage fire safety programs across the EMEA portfolio. The role requires effective communication with stakeholders and adherence to safety regulations. Candidates must hold a NEBOSH Fire Certificate and have strong planning and interpersonal skills. This position emphasizes proactive engagement in fostering a positive fire safety culture and compliance with legal standards.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise English language communication is required.
• Proficiency in IT and software is essential.
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implement Fire and Life Safety procedures and support Facility Managers.
• Ensure adherence to client Fire and Life Safety programs.
• Monitor the Fire and Life Safety website and conduct gap analyses.
• Assist in the recruitment of Fire Wardens and First Aiders.
• Support the review of Site-Specific Safety Plans.
• Coordinate communication with clients' Fire and Life Safety teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organizing

Interpersonal skills

Communication in English

Education

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Fire and Life Safety Advisor, as part of Jones Lang LaSalle, will ensure the prompt implementation of fire safety and related programs for properties within the EMEA portfolio. Based in London, this role supports the client portfolio throughout the EMEA region. Communication with all stakeholders is essential, requiring daily engagement to monitor and enhance fire safety processes. The Advisor will coordinate and advise JLL employees on fire and life safety requirements, including first aid, ensuring legal compliance, adherence to client playbooks, and identifying improvement opportunities. This individual will be responsible for all reporting for the function and maintaining relevant documentation.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

1. Implement Fire and Life Safety procedures, providing administrative support, guidance, and coordination for Facility Managers and Engineers.
2. Ensure client Fire and Life Safety programs and regulatory requirements are adhered to.
3. Proactively monitor and maintain the Fire and Life Safety website, conducting gap analyses.
4. Assist Facility Managers with recruitment of Fire Wardens and First Aiders, ensuring compliance with local legal requirements.
5. Support the annual review of Site-Specific Safety Plans.
6. Ensure completion of Fire and Life Safety Surveys & Checklists per client requirements.
7. Oversee Fire and Life Safety issue reporting, logging, tracking, and resolution.
8. Assist with Emergency Drill planning and administration of post-drill analysis.
9. Promote campaigns and activities to develop occupant interest and establish a positive fire safety culture.
10. Monitor quarterly legislation updates and communicate impacts to the team.
11. Coordinate with stakeholders including clients' Fire and Life Safety teams.
12. Report regularly to the EMEA HSSE Lead regarding performance metrics.

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate.
• Clear and concise English language communication.
• Sustained attention to detail.
• Excellent planning & organizing skills.
• IT, Microsoft Suite & Software proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines.

Personal Qualities:

• Flexible and passionate.
• Proactive and detail-oriented.
• Friendly and personable.
• Quick learner.
• High energy and enthusiastic.
• Reliable and thorough.
• Compassionate and understanding.
• Well-spoken and confident.
• Independent worker.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers, and find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

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