Fire Safety Officer

IFE; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,390 - 58,263; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave package

Discretionary university closure days

Occupational pension scheme

Health-related support

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to ensure a safe and compliant environment across its campuses. Responsibilities include delivering fire safety advice, conducting risk assessments, and liaising with authorities. Candidates should have recognized fire safety qualifications and experience in managing fire safety in complex organizations. This full-time role offers excellent development opportunities and promotes a hybrid working approach.

Qualifications

• Recognised fire safety qualifications essential.
• Experience in complex, multi-site environments required.
• Commitment to promoting a strong fire safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional fire safety advice and training.
• Conduct fire risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Liaise with authorities on fire safety matters.

Skills

Fire safety qualifications

Experience in managing fire safety

Strong communication skills

Job description

Ref No: 4958

Department/College: Health, Safety & Environment

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 8 from £45,390 to £58,263 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £65,236 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

Are you passionate about protecting lives, buildings and communities? We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Officer to join our Health, Safety and Environment Team at Brunel University of London.

In this pivotal role, you will act as one of the University’s competent persons under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, leading the development, implementation and monitoring of our fire safety strategy across a large, complex and diverse estate. From student residences and laboratories to teaching spaces and public venues, you will play a critical role in ensuring that Brunel remains a safe, compliant and resilient organisation.

You will:

• Deliver professional fire safety advice, training and support to staff and students across the University.
• Carry out fire risk assessments, audits and inspections, and oversee emergency evacuation procedures.
• Work closely with Estates on new building projects and refurbishment works, ensuring compliance with the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and recognised British Standards.
• Liaise with enforcing authorities and external agencies, representing the University on all matters of fire safety.

We are looking for an individual who holds recognised fire safety qualifications, has experience managing fire safety in complex, multi-site organisations, and who is committed to promoting a strong fire safety culture.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 19 November 2025

All interviews will be in-person as there will be a practical element to the interview

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment

Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.