Fire Safety Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor for Sevenoaks School in Sevenoaks, Kent. This permanent role supports the delivery of a comprehensive fire safety management system across school sites, properties and activities, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and industry best practice.

You will work with the Health & Safety Manager to lead policy development, risk assessments, training and incident investigations while liaising with contractors and emergency services to

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.
• Relevant fire safety qualifications and memberships (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers).

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 management

Regulatory compliance

Fire risk assessments

Training delivery

Education

Fire safety qualifications

Institute of Fire Engineers membership

Job description

Fire Safety Advisor

Sevenoaks, Kent

Permanent

£35,000-£40,000

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