Fire Safety Officer

Atlas Elektronik; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety engineering is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to oversee all aspects of fire safety compliance and procedures. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of fire safety regulations to manage fire risk assessments effectively and liaise with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess recognized qualifications and a minimum of two years experience in fire safety management, with opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• Two years experience working in fire safety.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is ideal.
• Fire Marshall train the trainer qualified is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the competent person for fire safety and ensure legal compliance.
• Work with stakeholders and report on fire safety updates.
• Conduct inspections of fire doors, exits, and exit routes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Technical Proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

NEBOSH qualification or equivalent

Recognized fire risk assessment qualification

Job description

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• Good sound knowledge and understanding of application of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and DCLG guidance
• Working knowledge and understanding of application of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards
• Knowledge and experience of fire safety best practice and principles
• Recognized fire risk assessment qualification (NEBOSH, Institute of Fire Engineers, CS Todd, or equivalent)
• Managing Fire Safety (Responsible Person) training (this can be combined in the above on 4.5 day and upward courses if specified)
• Two years experience working in fire safety

Ideal (but not essential):

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Engineers or Institute of Fire Safety Managers at Technician / Associate level
• Fire Marshall train the trainer qualified
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Engineers or Institute of Fire Safety Managers at Member / Fellow level
• Confederation of Fire Protection Associations Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention or equivalent

Key accountabilities

• Focal point on all aspects of fire safety, including: Acting as the appointed competent person for fire safety, reviewing and developing fire safety policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance, implementing actions from external fire risk assessments, conducting inspections of fire doors, exits, and exit routes.
• Liaison with key stakeholders: Working closely with the Head of Infrastructure, EHS Manager, and Facilities Manager; reporting updates and progress; serving as the point of contact for external fire risk assessors, fire alarm and extinguisher contractors, and Fire and Rescue Service.

Behavioural requirements

• Personally very organized and self-motivated;
• Strong communication and leadership skills;
• Technically proficient, able to identify/manage technical issues;
• Able to multi-task and prioritize workload;
• Adopts a pragmatic approach to manage conflicts and issues.