Fire Safety Officer

Bupa; Romford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer is looking for a Fire Safety Officer to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations across various sites. The role involves conducting risk assessments, implementing safety policies, and advocating for fire safety. The position offers a hybrid working pattern and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Onsite gyms or local discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and standards.
• Experience in fire safety or fire management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety risk assessments for multiple sites.
• Liaise with managers on fire safety compliance.
• Perform post-fire inspections as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

IT Proficiency

Education

Degree in Fire Safety

Fire Risk Assessment Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description:

Fire Safety Officer

Location: The role would predominantly cover the south of the UK, focusing on prime locations around the M4 Corridor: Oxford, Romford, Swindon, and areas inside or just outside the M25.

Position Details: Permanent, full-time position: 37.5 hours/week
Salary range: £40,000 per annum, increasing to £42,000 upon approval to carry out fire risk assessments across the portfolio.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern with travel across South England. A role-specific car will be provided, and flexible working options are available.

Role Overview:

As a Fire Safety Officer, you will ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 by conducting risk assessments and surveys to safeguard our premises. We are seeking a candidate with experience in fire safety or fire management, capable of implementing fire safety policies across multiple properties, and advocating for fire safety within our community. Training for Level 4 diploma fire risk assessing can be provided if needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed fire safety risk assessments for up to 200 sites, including residential care homes, offices, dental practices, and clinics.
• Perform detailed surveys of fire precautions, both passive and active.
• Complete fire door surveys as instructed by the senior fire advisor.
• Liaise with property and practice managers, providing guidance on findings and necessary actions.
• Conduct post-fire inspections when required.
• Maintain responsibility for fire safety compliance across all sites.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Regulations – Approved Document B, and CLG Fire Safety Guides.
• Strong stakeholder management and effective communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency in IT tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of British Standards related to fire safety (e.g., BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 5306, BS 9251, BS 9999).

Required Qualifications:

• Fire Safety modules or equivalent qualifications, including fire risk assessment certifications from the Fire Service College or similar courses (e.g., BTEC, NEBOSH).
• Degree in Fire Safety, Fire Engineering, or related field is advantageous.
• Membership of the Institute of Fire Engineers or equivalent (e.g., IFSM).

Benefits:

We offer comprehensive benefits to promote health and wellbeing, including flexible working, family-friendly policies, and a range of health and financial benefits such as:

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, with buy/sell options.
• Bupa health insurance.
• Enhanced pension scheme and life insurance.
• Onsite gyms or local discounts.
• Other online discounts and benefits.

Why Join Us?

As a health insurer and provider committed to helping people live healthier lives, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, including disabled applicants, offering guaranteed interviews where criteria are met and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

If you seek more information or wish to discuss other opportunities, please submit your application. We welcome CVs from professionals with roles such as Fire Safety Officer, Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Safety Technical Officer, Fire Risk Assessor, or Fire Safety Consultant, especially those with sector-specific experience.

Additional Details:

• Time Type: Full-time
• Job Area: Property & Facilities
• Locations: Clinics - Oxford, Home Based South c/o Willow House