Strategic Fire Safety Officer – Cardiff

Page Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Job summary

Page Personnel is representing a not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff seeking a Fire Safety Officer to support the Company Secretary and governance functions. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005 through risk assessments and fire safety surveys across our premises.

You will lead the fire safety framework, be the subject matter expert, influence colleagues and contractors, and drive improvements to keep homes and communities safe.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Regulations.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent.
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors).
• Knowledge of BS 5839; BS 5266; BS 5306; BS 9251; BS 9999.
• Graduate or member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (or IFSM).
• Minimum of five years' experience as a fire safety professional.
• Knowledge and experience of Fire Risk Assessment processes including passive fire protection works.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Carry out detailed fire safety surveys of passive and active safeguards.
• Review the current FRA inspection program and undertake desktop reviews.
• Provide technical fire safety advice to colleagues and contractors.
• Liaise with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Business Safety team.
• Ensure issues raised by the Fire Service are promptly addressed.
• Oversee and assure the quality of works conducted by contractors.
• Lead on education and influencing behaviour at customer engagement activities or events.
• Oversee the fire door inspection programme and complete inspections as required.
• Carry out post-fire inspections and report findings to the Head of Assurance and Health & Safety.
• Work across estates, collaborating with internal and external teams.

Skills

Fire safety

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Institute of Fire Engineers membership (IFSM/IFC)

Job description

Page Personnel is representing a not-for-profit organisation in Cardiff seeking a Fire Safety Officer to support the Company Secretary and governance functions. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005 through risk assessments and fire safety surveys across our premises.

You will lead the fire safety framework, be the subject matter expert, influence colleagues and contractors, and drive improvements to keep homes and communities safe.