Fire Safety Advisor

About The Role

This full-time post is available from 20th June 2026 on a permanent basis. 
 
The starting salary will be from £33,951 to £39,906 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.  

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire Safety advisor to provide specialist advice across all aspects of fire safety.

Day to day duties will include training, supporting persons in charge, risk assessment, policy, reports and procedure writing, incident investigation and giving competent advise.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Nigel Deasy n.r.deasy@exeter.ac.uk

About The Division

Human Resources

Our HR, Culture and Assurance Division is well established and through our team of expert advisors we offer services and support across the University in the following ways:

• We provide HR support, personal development, pay and clear employment policies
• We drive forwards the University ambitions around wellbeing, inclusion and culture. Supporting a diverse and thriving colleague community
• We support the University to manage its compliance requirements, identify and manage risks and provide assurance on our compliance position

You can find out more about HR, Culture and Assurance Divisions work here.

We take a consultative and collaborative approach with Faculty and PS colleagues and stay agile and adaptable to the changing needs of the University - this means there's always an opportunity to learn and grow, collaborate and innovate!

About Us

Transform your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive. 

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

Why our colleagues love working here

• Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
• Generous annual leave (39 - 41 days including bank holidays)
• Competitive pension contributions
• A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues - see initiatives here
• Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do

How we can help

If you're considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process. 

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