Your New Company
You will be joining a large, well-established university with a diverse and complex estate, including teaching facilities, laboratories, student accommodation, catering spaces, and public buildings. The institution is committed to providing a safe and compliant environment for its community and visitors, underpinned by a strong Estates and Facilities function and a proactive health and safety culture.
Your New Role
As a Fire Risk Officer, you will act as the lead specialist for fire safety across the university estate. Working closely with Estates and Health & Safety teams, you will ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and associated regulations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Undertaking and managing fire risk assessments across a varied university estate
- Developing and maintaining fire strategies for academic, residential, and specialist buildings
- Managing and tracking remedial works arising from audits and inspections
- Overseeing fire safety systems, statutory inspections, and maintenance regimes
- Delivering fire safety advice, guidance, and training to staff and stakeholders
- Monitoring compliance performance and reporting through governance structures
- Managing external consultants, contractors, and procurement processes
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- A recognised fire safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety or equivalent) and relevant professional membership
- Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and building regulations
- Proven experience carrying out fire risk assessments across varied and complex premises
- Experience managing compliance programmes, contractors, and remedial works
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of university stakeholders
- Strong organisational and project management capability
Experience in higher education, public sector, or similarly complex estates would be advantageous.
What You’ll Get in Return
- The opportunity to work within a large and diverse university estate
- A key role influencing safety and compliance across a broad portfolio of buildings
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development within a well-respected institution
- A competitive salary and benefits package
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