Fire Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevenoaks School seeks an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to support delivery of a comprehensive fire safety management system across its school sites, properties and activities. You will work closely with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice while promoting a positive safety culture.

The role includes leading policy development, coordinating risk assessments, managing alarm/detection systems, developing evacuation plans, delivering training and

Qualifications

• Experience managing fire safety in a complex environment.
• Excellent knowledge of current fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Proven ability to provide practical fire safety solutions.
• Memberships in fire safety bodies (e.g., Institute of Fire Engineers) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and development of fire safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate Fire Risk Assessments, audits and inspections.
• Oversee fire alarm, detection and emergency systems.
• Develop and review evacuation plans and fire drills.
• Deliver and coordinate fire safety training.
• Investigate fire-related incidents and provide recommendations.
• Liaise with contractors, emergency services and regulatory bodies.
• Provide expert fire safety advice across school activities and events.

Skills

Fire safety

Risk assessment

Policy development

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Fire safety qualifications

IFeE membership

Job description

Help shape a safe and supportive environment at one of the UK's leading independent schools.

Sevenoaks School is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a comprehensive fire safety management system across its school sites, properties and activities. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and departments across the school, you will help ensure compliance with fire safety legislation, industry standards and best practice while promoting a positive safety culture throughout the organisation

The Fire Safety Advisor will be responsible for:

• Lead the review and development of fire safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate Fire Risk Assessments, audits and inspections.
• Oversee fire alarm, detection and emergency systems.
• Develop and review evacuation plans and fire drills.
• Deliver and coordinate fire safety training.
• Investigate fire-related incidents and provide recommendations.
• Liaise with contractors, emergency services and regulatory bodies.
• Provide expert fire safety advice across school activities and events.

The Fire Safety Advisor will have:

• Experience managing fire safety in a complex environment.
• Excellent knowledge of current fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Proven ability to provide practical fire safety solutions.
• Relevant fire safety qualifications and memberships (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers).

Vacancy Reference: PR/029472