Fire Safety Advisor

3 weeks ago


Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom University of Sussex Full time

Hours: Full time or part-time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE / 37.5 hrs.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: 1st September 2024

About the role

The Health and Safety Team support the University of Sussex in delivering a safe working environment for over 2000 staff and 16000 students on the Falmer Campus (over 200 acres) and a range of off-site locations. The Health and Safety Team's key purpose is to promote and improve the safety standards and culture within the University.

This role seeks an experienced fire safety professional to support the University in ensuring compliance in relation to fire safety management. The role includes providing fire compliance advice and guidance, conducting investigations, undertaking, and reviewing fire risk assessments, undertaking audits/inspections, delivering training, and producing reports, policies and guidance following statutory requirements. This role will have a focus on improving fire safety compliance within the University of Sussex campus and its offsite buildings/ facilities and contributing to an improving fire safety culture.

Between September and December, we carry out observed fire evacuations both on and off campus which will involve evening work. This can mean either starting late or collecting time off in lieu to be used at a later date.

About you

Ideally, you will have significant qualifications in UK fire safety requirements and have experience of undertaking/reviewing fire risk assessments and advising on fire safety management and compliance to/in a large complex organisation. You will have the skills to manage your own workload and at times, support other colleagues. You will have a measured and 'coaching' style with stakeholders and have excellent communication skills.

About our Division

Our HR Division is all about our people. We provide advice and support to Divisions & Schools and our teams are dedicated to working in partnership to achieve positive outcomes for our university, colleagues, and Students alike. Commitment to expanding further into our People Strategy is our focus, and our continued pledge to provide an inclusive and positive working environment will put us at the forefront of becoming an Employer of Choice. We want our people to grow, therefore, we continue to strive for innovative ways in which we can support and develop careers and aspirations.

Please find further information regarding the division at Human Resources : University of Sussex

Please contact Graham Gray, Fire Safety Officer: for informal enquiries

For full details and how to apply plesae click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.

£37,099 to £44,263 per annum, pro rata if part time



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