Strategic Fire Safety Advisor

The key responsibilities as the Strategic Fire Safety Advisor are below:

• Provide a competent advice service on all matters concerning fire safety to front line staff, other health and safety roles within the business and senior management by sharing knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation, internal policy and sector best practice.
• Promote a positive fire safety culture throughout the organisation by leading by example, delivering passionate customer service and playing a proactive role in the identification and remediation of issues as they arise.
• Deliver objectives as set out in the annual health & safety delivery plan and contribute to the development of the Fire Risk Management System.
• Deliver a programme of audits across the organisation to monitor compliance.
• Oversee fire safety works undertaken by other teams to ensure progress is being made against our strategy
• Contribute to the development and review of fire safety documentation to support managers and employees through the provision of up to date forms and guidance for the management of fire safety.
• Improve fire safety performance by developing the knowledge and expertise of all employees within the business and its subsidiaries.
• Review, design, develop and deliver fire safety training across the organisation.
• Work in collaboration with operational teams to maximise fire safety compliance.
• Assist operational teams in developing procedures to deliver the requirements of the fire safety policy/fire risk management system.
• Produce reports on fire safety as required incorporating statistical analysis and narrative to enable Board and Executive Group reports to be compiled.
• Investigate fire incidents where necessary, and ensure that remedial action is identified, reported and implemented to prevent a re-occurrence.
• Keep up to date with all relevant fire safety policy and best practice updates and ensure that corporate health and safety documentation is correct and in line with current legislation.