Senior Fire Safety Advisor

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking an experienced fire safety professional to join our Health and Safety Team and play a vital role in maintaining high safety standards across the university. 

UAL has a wide range of teaching, research and accommodation environments, comprising of multi storey buildings, offices, teaching spaces, creative studios, workshops and theatres. As a trusted source of expertise, the Health and Safety team provides support to staff and students and those affected by what we do, throughout the university. 

As the Senior Fire Safety Advisor, it will be your duty to provide competent advice and guidance on fire safety matters across the university. Your responsibilities will include leading on the development and implementation of our fire safety management system, overseeing policy creation and implementation, carrying out fire risk assessments and managing 3rd parties to deliver some FRAs, delivering training, conducting audits and inspections,  preparing reports, and making recommendations to relevant stakeholders and committees.

About you

The successful candidate will possess a strong track record in fire safety management within large, complex, multi-disciplinary organisations with demonstrable expertise in carrying out Fire Risk Assessments, workplace inspections, incident control, investigation, and meticulous recording and reporting. 

A deep understanding of fire safety legislation and best practice is essential, along with demonstrated experience in implementing fire management systems and building fire strategies. Proficiency in utilising fire risk assessment online tools, particularly for complex buildings is also required. Additionally, you should have experience in advising on fire safety within construction and refurbishment projects in occupied buildings.

Candidate should hold relevant professional qualifications and/or be working towards membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers, or similar (such as being a Fire Risk Assessor/Auditor through the Institution of Fire Engineers Register of Fire Risk Assessors and Auditors, CFPA Diploma in Fire Prevention or level 4 BTEC Diploma in Fire Safety and C05 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment).

If you are passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of our community and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

If interested in hearing more, please email or call Oscar Dale at Irwin and Colton on 01923 432673 or oscar.dale@irwinandcolton.com. Irwin and Colton are the specialist Health and Safety recruitment agency who are managing this process on our behalf.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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