Fire Safety Advisor

Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Group is seeking a knowledgeable Fire Safety Advisor to join a forward-thinking team. You will provide expert fire safety guidance, oversee QA for Fire Risk Assessors, and ensure compliance with BAFE standards to deliver high-quality services.

You will support clients by phone and email, update safety management systems and risk assessments, and liaise with external enforcement where needed to help clients navigate legislation and deliver excellent service.

Qualifications

• Relevant practitioner experience in fire safety.
• Familiarity with BAFE standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert fire safety advice and oversee QA for a team of Fire Risk Assessors and Validators.
• Support clients by telephone and email to address fire safety concerns.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and ensure team compliance.
• Liaise with external enforcement agencies on behalf of clients where approved.
• Update fire safety management systems and risk assessments per client requests.
• Assist in creating Fire Guidance Notes, Standard Phrases and Checklists for various jurisdictions serviced by Peninsula.

Skills

Fire safety

BAFE standards

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

Calling all Fire Safety Superstars! Are you passionate about fire safety and ready to make a real difference?

My client is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Fire Safety Advisor to join a dynamic, forward thinking team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Advisory Role: Provide expert advice on fire safety, overseeing QA and validations for a team of Fire Risk Assessors and Validators.
• Client Support: Offer prompt telephone and email assistance to address client concerns related to fire safety.
• Legislation Updates: Stay updated on legislative changes, ensuring the team remains informed and compliant.
• Client Assistance: Offer practical support to clients in using online systems and initiate proactive client calls to support their fire services.
• Complaint Handling: Skillfully manage complaints and service issues, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction.
• BAFE Standards Management: Maintain familiarity with BAFE standards and efficiently manage BAFE systems for Peninsula Group clients.
• Specialization in Fire: Utilize practitioner experience to specialize in fire safety, ensuring comprehensive expertise.
• External Liaison: Interface with external enforcement agencies on behalf of clients, as approved and requested.
• Systems Amendments: Update fire safety management systems and risk assessments as per client requests.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all advice provided meets BAFE requirements and standards.
• Development Initiatives: Contribute to the development of fire systems and eLearning modules as needed.
• Guidance & Checklists: Assist in creating Fire Guidance Notes, Standard Phrases, and Checklists for various legal jurisdictions serviced by Peninsula.

Requirements:

• Relevant practitioner experience in fire safety.
• Familiarity with BAFE standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities and organizational objectives.

This role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a substantial impact on fire safety while growing within a dynamic organization. Join us in ensuring a safer environment for all!

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.