Fire/health and Safety Officer - Stirling, United Kingdom - University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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Stirling, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Post Details
Full time
Open ended

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 25 July 2023.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a role under SOC code 3567.

The Post

This role will provide professional advice to the University on all fire matters and support the Head of Safety, Environment and Continuity in the provision of competent health and safety advice to ensure the safety of all staff, students and visitors to all of our sites.

The post holder will take the lead on advising upon and assessing fire safety provisions in all University buildings.

The post holder will also be responsible and take ownership of formulating policies and procedures, providing input into capital and maintenance projects and seeing this through to conclusion.

The University Fire/Health & Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fire safety in all University buildings including conducting fire risk assessments and monitoring the completion of actions arising from those risk assessments (a legal requirement under the Fire Safety (Scotland) Act), developing associated compliance strategies and policies, and providing technical advice (e.g.

act as the primary fire safety adviser for all capital projects and facilities management operations).
This will involve identifying risks and improvements required to meet legislative compliance or to reduce/mitigate risks.

The post holder will also be responsible for investigating fire and safety related incidents, reporting findings to relevant staff and monitoring any arising actions.

The post holder will also deliver any mandatory training to university staff in relation to fire and safety.

The role will require out of hours working including weekends in response to any incidents which require an on-site presence.

Description of Duties

Within a changing and dynamic environment report to senior university managers providing expert advice to ensure the safety of the institution, its physical assets and its people
Oversee all aspects of fire safety in university buildings and develop associated compliance strategies and policies
Undertake and maintain documented fire risk assessments of all University buildings as required by the Fire Safety (Scotland) Act 2005 and The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, or current legislation. Ensuring any resultant action plans are progressed and completed
Provide fire safety support to Accommodation Services to assist them in their duty to ensure University residential accommodation is fully compliant with the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1992 (Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation Order 2000)
Liaise with relevant enforcing authorities, e.g., Health and Safety Executive, Stirling Council Building Control and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, in particular during HMO licence audits and building warrant inspections
Provide technical advice and guidance acting as the primary fire safety adviser at the design stage of capital projects and refurbishments e.g., advising on the design of fire protection systems, fire management plans, provision of means of escape, and ensuring overall fire safety compliance in accordance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the

technical handbook (Building regulations)

Provide fire safety advice during the causeandeffect commissioning stages and construction phases of capital projects for all fire safety systems to ensure University fire safety requirements are met
Supervising and leading on briefing any fire engineers appointed by the University to ensure the University's requirements are met
Provide advice and work closely with colleagues in property management in respect of the operation, management, installation and maintenance of all fire related life safety systems and asset protection systems
Provide technical advice on the suitability of building fire safety systems including firefighting equipment, fire safety protection equipment and fire alarm systems
Review and develop the fire management strategy and plans for all existing and new University buildings. Ensure these plans are effectively communicated to stakeholders, implemented and if necessary, undertake training in the implementation of those plans
Inform the University's capital plan through the production of a fiveyear, fire safety capital investment plan

Please see attached document for a full list of duties.

Essential Criteria

NEBOSH General Certificate (Fire Safety) or equivalent
NEBOSH General Certificate (Health and Safety) or equivalent
Excellent working knowledge of Statutory Compliance
In depth experience of fire safety, health and safety and emergency response at a senior operational level including well developed leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent knowledge and experience of the installation, maintenance and operation of life sa