Fire Safety Advisor

We’re seeking an experienced and pragmatic Fire Safety Advisor to lead on fire safety matters across the university.

About the role

As our subject matter expert on Fire Safety, you'll be responsible for: 

• Acting as the main contact for all fire safety matters, providing advice and guidance, and acting as the University's appointed competent fire safety person.
• Developing and implementing the University's Fire Safety Management System and driving fire safety improvements to foster a proactive fire safety culture.
• Carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and supporting duty holders to address any areas of concern.
• Supporting and advising departments on fire safety matters in new building projects and refurbishments.
• Conducting fire safety audits to monitor practice and performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Training: Developing, implementing, and delivering fire safety training.

Based within the University's Safety, Health and Employee Wellbeing Service, you’ll join a specialist team providing support, advice and guidance across the University.

The role is predominantly based on the University's Claverton Down campus, although there will be some scope for hybrid working (normally up to 2 days per week off-campus subject to role commitments).

About you

We’re looking for significant experience of advising on fire safety within complex buildings, across large organisations and a diverse range of activities.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Comprehensive knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and requirements, and health and safety legislation especially in respect of fire safety management.
• Excellent written and verbal skills whilst working with, providing advice to, training, and promoting excellence in fire safety to staff members at all levels.
• A proactive approach to help foster a positive safety culture, especially among those managing estates-based health and safety hazards.
• The ability to empower others to improve performance and ensure compliance to relevant health and safety standards.
• Experience of collaborating closely with external regulatory authorities for Fire Safety. 

You will also need to have:

• Graduate membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or another relevant professional body.
• A relevant fire safety qualification at European Qualification Framework Level 5 or equivalent (such as Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma).
• Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development. 

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