Fire Compliance Business Partner

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Bristol seeks a Fire Compliance Business Partner to oversee fire safety across their locations. You will conduct risk assessments, assist facilities management, and ensure compliance with fire regulations. The ideal candidate has strong fire safety knowledge and experience in health and safety management. Competitive salary and benefits offered including work-life balance and annual leave.

Benefits

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience with fire safety compliance and health and safety management.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and reviews.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be the direct contact for fire queries.
• Complete a review of external fire risk assessments.
• Conduct site visits to review fire remedials.
• Assist in property projects to ensure fire regulation adherence.
• Produce and review fire policies and procedures.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Health and Safety regulations

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Fire Compliance Business Partner - North Region

Healthy animals and happy owners - that's the goal.

We are IVC Evidensia, and we are on a mission to build the world's best veterinary group. Investing in people, premises and processes, we deliver outstanding care in around 2,500 locations globally.

As our Fire Compliance Business Partner you will support the company H&S team, Property Team and Practices with their Fire Safety requirements. Reporting directly to the Head of FM in Property.

What you\'ll do

What you\'ll do

• Be the direct contact for fire queries for the group
• Working directly with our facilities management company, complete a review of external fire risk assessments completed and assist with any resulting actions, prioritised by intolerable/substantial risk
• Site visits to review any fire remedials required taking the most practicable (cost vs benefit) approach to ensure compliance and safety regulations are suitably met
• Assist with property projects to ensure all fire regulations are adhered to
• Ad hoc quality checks of external suppliers' fire work such as; alarm installation and extinguisher servicing
• Complete risk assessments and review fire plans where required
• Attending weekly fire meetings to provide advice/updates
• Produce and review fire policies and procedures for the group
• Ensure that all incidents involving fire are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements implemented
• Liaise with local fire authorities where required
• Monitor the health and safety email inbox for fire related queries
• Attend the group Health & Safety Committee meetings if requested
• Support Health and Safety Management, Operations Team and Practice Health and Safety Representatives in practice as required
• Liaise with the Operational Teams and colleagues at the Support Operation Centre when required
• Carry out any additional duties requested by the partners or senior management.
• Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, it is the duty of every employee to take reasonable care of themselves and others at work

What we offer

• At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from
• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced recruitment team.

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.