Fire Safety Advisor

A short-term contract for a Fire Safety Advisor working in London on behalf of a public sector organisation


I am currently working with a number of Public Sector organisations that are looking for a Fire Safety Advisor on an interim basis across London. The below role would be suitable for someone with extensive knowledge within this field and available for contract work inside scope.

Key role:

• To ensure that good standards of fire safety are implemented and maintained across a large and complex Trust.
• To ensure legislative compliance and the continuing development and provision of a safe environment for staff, patients and the public.
• To act as a resource and liaise with managers and staff at all levels within the Trust implementing fire safety standards and initiatives.
• Identify fire safety priorities and assist in the overall prioritisation within the Trusts capital programme or PFI project management and resourcing.
• To provide expert advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels of the organisation and act as a focal point for the management of fire safety issues.
• To provide technical expertise to the Fire Safety Service Delivery Manager to enable their duties to be fulfilled effectively. manage fire inspections and audit visits and the development of relevant action plans.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in prioritising the Trust's capital programme and project management resources.
• Work closely with the Fire Safety Manager, other teams and key Directorates on service developments and fire safety improvements via development schemes.
• Monitor proposed changes to fire safety related legislation and guidance and assist the Fire Safety Manager to ensure a coordinated response at all levels.
• In conjunction with the Fire Safety Manager ensure that the content of the Trust's Fire Safety Policy, protocols and procedures are up to date and that adopted changes or new legislation and guidance are reflected in Trust protocols, procedures and service developments.
• As directed by the Fire Safety Manager, carry out an on-going programme of fire risk assessment and review across the Trust that provides clear action plans.
• Ensure that all risks identified are communicated to all relevant stakeholders. In conjunction with the Fire Safety Manager, develop and monitor Trust training programmes to ensure fire safety is adequately represented. Assist with the development of the Trust's Fire Safety Strategy.
• Develop and deliver core and specialist fire safety training programmes as required. Ensure fire safety provisions across the Trust are available and effective in compliance with statutory duty.

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