Fire Safety Officer

Page Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Job summary

Page Personnel is representing a not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff seeking a Fire Safety Officer to support the Company Secretary and governance functions. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005 through risk assessments and fire safety surveys across our premises.

You will lead the fire safety framework, be the subject matter expert, influence colleagues and contractors, and drive improvements to keep homes and communities safe.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Regulations.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent.
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors).
• Knowledge of BS 5839; BS 5266; BS 5306; BS 9251; BS 9999.
• Graduate or member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (or IFSM).
• Minimum of five years' experience as a fire safety professional.
• Knowledge and experience of Fire Risk Assessment processes including passive fire protection works.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Carry out detailed fire safety surveys of passive and active safeguards.
• Review the current FRA inspection program and undertake desktop reviews.
• Provide technical fire safety advice to colleagues and contractors.
• Liaise with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Business Safety team.
• Ensure issues raised by the Fire Service are promptly addressed.
• Oversee and assure the quality of works conducted by contractors.
• Lead on education and influencing behaviour at customer engagement activities or events.
• Oversee the fire door inspection programme and complete inspections as required.
• Carry out post-fire inspections and report findings to the Head of Assurance and Health & Safety.
• Work across estates, collaborating with internal and external teams.

Skills

Fire safety

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Institute of Fire Engineers membership (IFSM/IFC)

Job description

• A strategic role supporting the Company Secretary

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the not-for-profit sector in Cardiff.

Job Description

The Fire Safety Officer is a strategic role the will support the Company Secretary in the delivery of the governance function as a strategic driver of change and in the delivery of our strategic priorities. The Fire Safety Officer will ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 by conducting thorough risk assessments and surveys to safeguard our premises. You will be responsible for the delivery of the fire safety framework across the organisation and to be the subject matter expert in fire safety and fire management, influencing the organisation, our customers and the community, on the importance of keeping homes safe. Key Responsibilities;

• Conduct comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Carry out 'detailed' fire safety surveys of the fire precautions both passive and active.
• Review the current program for Fire Risk Assessment inspections and undertake desktop reviews where appropriate.
• Provide technical fire safety advice to colleagues and contractors.
• Liaise with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Business Safety team including operational crews.
• Ensure any issues raised by the Fire Service are promptly addressed.
• Oversee and assure the quality of works conducted by contractors.
• To lead on education and influencing behaviour at customer engagement activities or events.
• Oversee fire door inspection programme, including completing inspections as required.
• To carry out post fire inspections when necessary and report any findings and actions required to the Head of Assurance and Health & Safety.
• Work across our estates, collaborating with both internal and external teams.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Fire Safety Officer' should have:

• Knowledge and understanding of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Regulations - Approved Document B and CLG Fire Safety Guides
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors)
• Knowledge and understanding of Various British Standards regarding fire safety including - BS 5839; BS 5266; BS 5306; BS 9251; BS 9999
• Graduate/Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers - or similar e.g. IFSM
• Confident fire safety professional with a minimum of five years' experience
• Knowledge and experience of the Fire Risk Assessment process including specifying and inspecting passive fire protection works

What's on Offer

• Permanent Fire Safety Officer role in Cardiff.
• Salary of £50,000.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.