Head of Fire Safety

Job Description

Do you want to work for a growing, dynamic and supportive companyWere big enough to help. Small enough to care.WorkNest together with Essential Safety have a growing fire consultancy practice servicing a diverse portfolio of Clients across a wide range of industries and sectors including construction, manufacturing, education, logistics, and professional services.With a healthy order book and the opportunity to grow and expand further we are seeking to appoint a Head of the Fire Safety with proven experience in the delivery of fire advice to Clients.Main purpose of roleAs Head of Fire Safety you will be a technical lead and responsible for ensuring all consultants are kept up to date with industry standards and changes. You will undertake fire risk assessments and support clients with their fire safety requirements ona regional and national basis hence travel is required.Key responsibilities

• To support the company as expert advisor on fire safety matters
• Manage a portfolio of Clients carrying out non-destructive Fire Risk Assessments (Type 1) and Fire Safety Plans
• Provide advice and support to Clients in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• To ensure that industry standards and changes are kept up to date and distributed to the consultants across the business
• To work with the Director of H&S services to ensure that procedures fire risk assessment templates and audits are kept up to date
• To conduct on site assessments of fire work undertaken by consultants
• Ensure the constant attainment of agreed individual and business KPIS that demonstrate continuing client value
• Support consultants and clients with fire safety training and other as required
• Support other Consultants in the provision of technical fire safety advice

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required to support clients with their general health and safety needs including workplace inspections and audits. As such qualifications in the field of health and safety and membershipof IOSH or IIRSM is also desirable although not essential.Ideal candidate specifications: skills and experience

• Strong technical knowledge and experience of conducting Fire Risk Assessments
• CFPA European diploma or similar / experience
• Experience of supporting and mentoring people on fire safety
• An IFE, IFSM or IFPO accreditation and Fire Risk Assessors registered
• Full understanding of the current and upcoming UK fire legislation and the ability to use fire safety guidance documents
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management
• A professional manner and the ability to communicate effectively with customers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Due to the nature of the work of some of our clients the successful candidate will be required to complete a yearly Enhanced DBS/CRB check.Package and benefits

• This is a field-based role and will involve regular travel to client sites nationwide. We also support hybrid working. We pay a business mileage allowance.
• We offer a salary of £50 - £60k per annum, depending upon your skills, experience and qualifications plus £5K per annum car allowance.
• You will have loads of employee benefits including: shopping discounts, life assurance, pension, Employee Assistance Programme, subsided gym/fitness membership and a Healthcare plan.
• We give you 25 days paid holiday plus statutory bank holidays. You also have a day off for your birthday.
• We encourage you to volunteer for charity - and you get 2 paid days a year to do this.

So, if all the above ticks your boxes, APPLY TODAY!

Keyskills :
Fire SafetyIFEFire Risk AssessorH&S legislationFire legislation