Strategic Fire Safety Advisor

L&Q; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association is seeking a Strategic Fire Safety Advisor to design and implement fire safety policies and provide expert guidance across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH certification and experience in a similar role. Benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and support for career development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Career development support

Employee assistance programme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in a Fire Safety Advisor role within a multi-site environment.
• Knowledge of building regulations and British Standards related to fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive exemplary fire safety practices across all workplaces.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Design and deliver fire safety training sessions and audits.

Skills

Fire safety expertise

Compliance knowledge

Training delivery

Effective communication

Education

NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Strategic Fire Safety Advisor

Contract type: Permanent, Full Time 35 Hours

Persona: Agile

Salary: £39,969 depending on experience

Closing date for applications: 03/06/2024

Interview date: 10/06/2024 via Microsoft Teams

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Fire Safety Advisor to join our specialist team. This role involves designing and implementing fire safety policies, providing expert guidance, managing risks, and promoting best practices across our organization.

Main Duties

1. Driving exemplary fire safety practices across all workplaces.
2. Monitoring and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and standards.
3. Designing and delivering fire safety training sessions and audits.
4. Communicating effectively and fostering a safety culture.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of NEBOSH Fire Certificate (or equivalent) and affiliation with a recognized fire safety institute.
• Experience in a Fire Safety Advisor role within a multi-site environment, preferably in the Housing Sector.
• Knowledge of building regulations and British Standards related to fire safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using it to produce reports, statistics, and training materials.

Additional Information

The candidate should be a team player, proactive in achieving a safety culture, and willing to undertake personal development. Travel to other sites may be required, so a UK driving license and access to a vehicle are desirable.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays.
• Excellent pension scheme and life assurance.
• Support for career development and training.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Volunteer hours and family-friendly policies.

Our Commitments

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility, supporting flexible working and environmental sustainability.