Fire Safety Officer

Shirley Parsons; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management organisation is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to ensure fire safety compliance across diverse portfolios, including high-risk nuclear environments. This hands-on role involves developing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, overseeing fire safety systems, and leading training initiatives. Applicants should possess a NEBOSH Fire Safety certificate and have experience in fire safety within facilities management. A willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland is required. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety within facilities management and/or high-risk environments.
• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fire safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and ensure timely mitigation.
• Oversee fire detection and suppression systems.
• Lead fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises.
• Liaise with statutory bodies like the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
• Deliver fire safety training tailored to nuclear protocols.
• Support integration of fire safety into maintenance projects.

Skills

Fire safety compliance

Risk assessment

Fire safety training

Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation

Nuclear safety protocols

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate

Job description

Fire Safety Officer

Flexible location (UK travel required, including nuclear sites)

£55,000 salary + benefits

Join a leading facilities management organisation as a Fire Officer, ensuring fire safety compliance across a diverse portfolio, including high‑risk nuclear environments. This is a hands‑on role with national exposure, offering the chance to influence fire safety culture, support operational teams, and maintain robust compliance with UK legislation and nuclear sector standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fire safety policies and procedures in line with UK legislation and nuclear regulations.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and ensure timely mitigation of identified risks.
• Oversee fire detection and suppression systems, ensuring maintenance and compliance.
• Lead fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises.
• Liaise with the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and other statutory bodies.
• Deliver fire safety training tailored to nuclear site protocols.
• Support facilities teams with fire safety integration into maintenance and projects.

What We’re Looking For

• NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience in fire safety within facilities management and/or high‑risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and nuclear safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) desirable.

Vacancy Reference: PR/028854

Vacancy Owner: Emily Swindlehurst | [e-mail] | [phone]