Fire Safety Advisor

Government Recruitment Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Government Agency in Birmingham is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor to oversee fire safety management across its estate. The role involves conducting fire audits, providing technical advice, and ensuring statutory compliance to promote a culture of safety. This position is essential for creating safe and resilient workplaces. Candidates with fire safety management experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety management and compliance.
• Ability to conduct fire audits and inspections.
• Familiarity with fire safety legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support fire safety management across GPA’s estate.
• Conduct fire audits and inspections.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies.

Skills

Fire safety management

Conducting fire audits

Technical advice

Developing fire safety policies

Risk-based assurance

Job description

Overview

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government’s office estate.

We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading significant transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme. We are also delivering cost- effective property services such as asset management, lifecycle replacement and workplace services.

Innovation and progress underpin our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. Our four core values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our culture and guide how we work, lead and grow together:

• Striving for excellence- We always aim to deliver great results
• Empowering through respect- We insist on fair treatment for all, always
• Acting with integrity- We consistently do the right thing
• Succeeding together- We rely on each other to achieve success

We are committed to representing the communities we serve by making Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) part of everything we do. Our strong emphasis on EDI is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth.

We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

Fire Safety Advisor role

The Fire Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting fire safety management across GPA’s estate to ensure statutory compliance and the safety of building occupants. Key responsibilities include conducting fire audits and inspections, providing technical advice, developing and implementing fire safety policies, and liaising with external regulatory bodies. The role supports the delivery of a risk-based fire safety assurance programme, fostering continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to legislation and best practices in fire safety management. The position plays a critical role in promoting a culture of safety and supporting the organisation’s commitment to safe and resilient workplaces.