Fire Safety Manager

Fire Safety Manager – part-time role (22.5 hours per week) at Worcester College’s Works Department.

The Fire Safety Manager is responsible for the supervision of all fire-related contractors whilst on-site, ensuring any remedial work identified is logged and managed until completion. The role involves responsibility for the management of fire safety throughout the College in line with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, including the servicing of the Fire Alarms System, Fire Fighting Equipment, Emergency Lights and completion of periodic internal testing and maintaining fire safety documentation, together with the Management of fire drills.

The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of fire safety, ideally in an education setting. They need to have gained industry recognised qualifications such as NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety/ IOSH along with experience in working in listed buildings. The individual needs to be professional, organised and methodical along with good communication skills. You will be expected to show reliability, discretion and trustworthiness at all times. You will be a professional with the ability to not only work under your own initiative, but also set an example for others.

Application Process:

If you would like to apply, please submit your application on our website. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. All applications must be received by midnight UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. We would like the individual to either have H&S Competency certificates or will be willing to work towards it.

Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026 at 00:00 (midnight)

Interview date: TBC

If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks including Right to Work, proof of identity and two references (including your most recent employer), DBS and Qualifications – NEBOSH Certificate in Fire and Safety/ IOSH and H&S Safety Competency Certificates or willing/ working towards it.

Staff are requested to work in a way which reduces their environmental impact and uses resources effectively. This includes commitment to the College Environmental Sustainability Policy, and Procurement and Purchasing Policy

Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy prior to the end date if a suitable candidate is found.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Worcester College is equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Worcester College actively welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students. As a Disability Confident employer, all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability.

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