Fire Safety Advisor

Hire Society Recruitment ltd - Hiring Success, Hire Recruitment.; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the fire protection sector is looking for a Fire Safety Advisor to work part-time at major university campuses in London. The role involves providing expert safety advice, conducting audits, and developing compliance strategies to ensure fire safety across multiple sites. Candidates should have strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and excellent communication skills, and be committed to promoting a strong fire safety culture.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of relevant fire legislation and regulations.
• Experience managing fire safety in multi-site environments.
• Proven ability to design and deliver fire safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert fire safety advice and guidance across campuses.
• Conduct fire audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain fire evacuation plans and safety strategies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body (IFE or IFSM)

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Are you a qualified Fire Safety professional looking for a flexible part-time role in a dynamic and prestigious environment?

We are recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to work on-site at a major university campus in Central London. This part time post is to provide competent fire safety advice across 3 campuses and occasional external sites. You will develop and maintain fire safety strategies and plans across the University in line with HSW policy and associated procedures. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining fire safety compliance, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a strong fire safety culture across a diverse estate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert fire safety advice and guidance to staff, students, and contractors across all sites.
• Ensure our client meets its legal, moral, and financial obligations in all fire safety matters.
• Support the Head of Risk, Resilience & Safety in developing and implementing the Fire Safety Strategy.
• Design and deliver Fire Safety and Awareness Training for staff and students.
• Write fire safety compliance reports for the Executive Board, including lessons learned from incidents and public inquiries.
• Develop site-specific Fire Safety Management Systems and update regularly.
• Lead investigations into all fire safety incidents and near-misses.
• Carry out fire audits and inspections across all buildings.
• Advise on the Fire Safety Policy and Incident Response Procedures.
• Develop and maintain Fire Evacuation Plans for all campus buildings.
• Manage and report on termly fire drills.
• Advise Technical Services staff on DSEAR and general Fire Safety Risk Assessments.
• Create and maintain fire safety content on the intranet for internal guidance.
• Work with the Deputy Director of Estates to review Fire Risk Assessments and assist in remedial action planning.
• Support the Estates Compliance Operations Manager on matters related to Fire Protection Systems and Fire Safety Engineering.
• Advise the Estates Head of Project Management on building design compliance with fire safety and Building Regulations.
• Provide fire safety guidance for external venues used for events and exhibitions.
• Liaise with London Fire Brigade (LFB) and external stakeholders on audits and inspections.

The ideal Fire Safety Advisor will have:

• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IFE or IFSM
• Strong knowledge of relevant fire legislation and standards including: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, British Standards and Approved Document B
• Experience managing fire safety across complex, multi-site environments
• Proven experience in: Developing and delivering fire safety training, Creating and publishing fire safety guidance and Conducting and advising on DSEAR risk assessments
• Strong ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed teamwork and collaboration skills
• Able to work independently and use own initiative
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion with sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Fire Protection and Higher Education

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