Fire Safety Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

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Fire & Rescue Service

Permanent 37 hour per week _(flexible working available)_

43 Fire & Rescue Services across England

Salary circa £23,000 - £33,000 per year _(dependant on experience)_

Are you looking for a job here you can make a real difference to the safety of the local community?

Your Fire & Rescue Service are looking for new talent as a result with the creation of the new Building Safety Regulator which has been created to address fire safety concerns following the Grenfell fire in 2017.

The role of a Fire Safety Advisor plays a crucialrole in the Fire & Rescue Services' continued pursuit of improved fire safety.


Preventing fires before they startyou will be undertaking fire safety audits and providing fire safety advice and guidance to local authorities, businesses, the public and to professional and other regulatory bodies. The Fire & Rescue Servicealso influences building design by working with stakeholders and other regulators to ensure fire safety is considered at the outset of major building projects.

It is essential for the Fire Safety Advisor to have the following skills:

  • Commitment to public safety
  • Interpersonal skills including the ability to deliver advice and guidance verbally and in writing
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and with other organisations

Qualifications needed for the Fire Safety Advisor:

  • A good general level of educational achievement, including level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) Maths and English (desirable)
  • A good level of written and verbal communication skills (essential)
  • Ability to complete Fire Safety Level 3 Certificate or equivalent within 12 months of appointment.
  • A full UK Driving Licence (desirable for most locations)

Some of the key accountabilities of a Fire Safety Advisor:

  • Undertaking inspections and advising on fire risk within existing buildings and premises
  • Analysing information relating to fire safety inspections and investigations and present reports setting out your findings.
  • Develop and deliver advice to members of the public, businesses and stakeholders through fire safety campaigns and initiatives
  • Liaising with Local Authorities, Businesses, and other stakeholders regarding fire safety matters.
  • To shadow peers on Risk based inspections across a designated Fire crew.

What your Fire & Rescue Service can offer you:

  • A range of benefits may include from Sports & Social, free gym and professional training and remuneration package including pension plan (each service has its own benefits package which can be discussed)
  • A supportive team environment where you can make a positive impact at work and in the community.
  • Opportunities of careers progression within Fire Safety and Fire Safety Management

What your Fire & Rescue Service can offer you:

  • A range of benefits may include from Sports & Social, free gym and professional training and remuneration package including pension plan (each service has its own benefits package which can be discussed)
  • A supportive team environment where you can make a positive impact at work and in the community.
  • Opportunities of careers progression within Fire Safety and Fire Safety Management
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