Fire Safety Advisor

TPP Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

A prestigious university in Greater London seeks a Fire Safety Advisor to lead fire safety initiatives across campuses. The role involves conducting fire risk assessments, providing expert advice, and ensuring adherence to fire safety legislation. Candidates should possess a Level 3 fire risk assessment qualification or NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, alongside experience in fire safety training. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various workplace benefits including flexible working policies and access to leisure facilities.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 fire risk assessment qualification with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and technical standards.
• Experience conducting fire risk assessments using PAS 79.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, document, and review fire risk assessments.
• Provide legislative and technical fire safety advice.
• Facilitate fire drills and investigate fire incidents.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Education

Level 3 fire risk assessment qualification

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate

Level 4 Diploma

Job description

About the role

As a Fire Safety Advisor at this prestigious leading university, you will play a pivotal role in promoting fire safety across our campuses and ensuring statutory compliance. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide expert advice, conduct and review fire risk assessments, and support the development of fire safety strategies for new builds, refurbishments, and events. You will also lead on emergency planning, fire safety audits, and bespoke training, helping to foster a strong fire safety culture across the College.

What you would be doing

You will be responsible for planning, conducting, documenting, and reviewing fire risk assessments for University buildings. Your duties will include providing legislative, specialist, and technical fire safety advice, supporting senior managers, and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation. You will also be involved in University projects, fire safety audits, inspections, and emergency plan development. Additionally, you will facilitate fire drills, investigate fire incidents, and provide fire safety training.

What we are looking for

• A recognised Level 3 fire risk assessment qualification with at least 3 years’ experience, or NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate with 4 years’ operational experience (Essential).
• Extensive knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and technical standards, with proven ability to apply them in complex environments (Essential).
• Experience conducting fire risk assessments using PAS 79 and delivering fire safety training (Essential).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and develop practical solutions (Essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and cloud-based systems (Essential).
• Level 4 Diploma and registration with a recognised Fire Risk Assessor Register (Desirable).

What’s on offer

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on‑site leisure facilities and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan schemes for travel
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture

Next steps

Please submit your CV today ensuring ALL the essential skills/experience is covered and if you meet this criteria then a member of the team here at TPP will be in touch with you to discuss everything further.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.