- To lead a team of consultants who conduct fire risk assessments and be the company expert advisor on fire safety matters
- Carry 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, audits and software systems remain fit for purpose and reflect best practice
- To conduct on site assessments of fire work undertaken by consultants
- To quality assure fire risk assessments undertaken by employed and associate assessors
- Ensure the constant attainment of agreed individual and business KPI'S that demonstrate continuing client value
- To review and maintain template fire risk assessments
- Support consultants and clients with fire safety training and CPD as required
- Support other Consultants in the provision of technical fire safety advice
- To line manage the specialist fire risk assessor ensuring that outputs and KPIs are met
- A Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent
- Experience of leading a fire safety team and supporting and mentoring people
- Strong technical knowledge and a full understanding of the current and upcoming UK fire legislation
- Demonstrable understanding of Approved Document B, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, DCLG Guidance documents, British Standards including BS9999 & BS9991
- An IFE, IFSM, FRACS, or IFPO accreditation on a Fire Risk Assessors register.
- Experience of conducting higher risk Fire Assessments in premises including care homes, schools, supported living and places of worship
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management
- A professional manner and the ability to communicate effectively with customers
- Committed to maintaining Continual Professional Development (CPD)
- This is a field-based role and will involve regular travel to client sites nationwide. We also support hybrid working between Kettering and your home base in the UK. We pay a business mileage allowance.
- We offer a salary of £55 - £65k per annum, depending upon your skills, experience and qualifications plus £5K per annum car allowance.
- The role will report to the Director of H&S services.
- 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.
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Head of Fire Safety - Kettering, United Kingdom - HR Solutions
Description
Do you want to work for a growing, dynamic and supportive company?
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 Fire Safety with proven experience in the delivery of fire advice to Clients.
Main purpose of role
As 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 on a regional and national basis hence travel is required.
Key duties & responsibilities
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 membership of IOSH or IIRSM is also desirable although not essential.
Ideal candidate specifications: skills and experience
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
