Fire Safety Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Fire Safety Advisor to support fire safety compliance across its Southern region portfolio, including care homes, clinics, and offices. The role involves conducting fire risk assessments, fire safety surveys, and providing guidance on fire safety policies. Ideal candidates will have a fire risk assessment qualification, strong communication skills, and a current UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Fire risk assessment qualification required.
• Desirable: Degree in fire safety or engineering.
• Membership with IFE, IFSM, or similar advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fire risk assessments across various facilities.
• Perform comprehensive fire safety surveys of systems and compliance.
• Liaise with Senior Fire Advisor on fire safety projects.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Fire safety compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Fire risk assessment qualification

Fire safety or fire engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Client:

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Location:

luton, bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Fire Safety Advisor

Reports To: Senior Fire Safety Advisor
Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time
Location: Home-based (preferred postcodes: OX, MK, LU, HP, RG, GU, GL, SL, RH)
Region: South UK

Overview

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Fire Safety Advisor to support fire safety compliance across its Southern region portfolio, including care homes, clinics, and offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fire risk assessments across residential care homes, clinics, and offices.
• Perform comprehensive fire safety surveys of passive and active systems (e.g., compartmentation, fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting).
• Carry out fire door surveys as required.
• Liaise with the Senior Fire Advisor and support fire safety projects.
• Coordinate with alarm contractors to verify compliance of new or modified systems with British Standards.
• Conduct post-fire inspections and document findings with clear justifications.
• Provide guidance to site managers, property teams, and contractors based on assessment outcomes.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in consultations with enforcing authorities and, if required, in court.
• Promote fire safety policies and undertake relevant training.
• Operate as part of the fire safety team within the property department (no direct budget or staff responsibilities).

Qualifications & Training

• Fire risk assessment qualification (e.g., Fire Service College, NEBOSH, BTEC).
• Fire safety or fire engineering degree - desirable.
• Membership with IFE, IFSM, or similar - advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Building Regulations (Approved Document B)
  • CLG Fire Safety Guides
  • HTM Firecode documents
  • British Standards (e.g., BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 5306, BS 9251, BS 9999)
  • Active and passive fire protection systems

Experience

• Proven experience in life safety systems and fire safety compliance.
• Skilled in conducting and auditing fire risk assessments.
• Experience in structural surveys to identify fire and smoke spread risks.
• Background in a fire and rescue service fire safety department - beneficial.

Skills & Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full, current UK driving licence.

Additional Duties

• Meet performance objectives and targets.
• Monitor and report on fire safety performance.
• Develop effective communication and partnerships.
• Provide strategic input on fire safety issues.

Salary

£40,000 per annum, rising to £42,000 upon successful completion of probation.

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