Fire Safety Adviser

2 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

**Salary**: £33,348 to £35,308 with progression to £43,155 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

**Closing Date**: 01 June 2023

The Role

You will be highly driven with excellent inter-personal and communication skills. Significant experience is expected in undertaking fire risk assessment and providing effective fire safety advice to people at all organisation levels. Fire safety engineering skills will be an advantage.

The University offers generous leave entitlement, pro rata, of 30 days per year annual leave, plus 8 public holidays and 4 University closure days which normally fall during the Christmas and New Year period, and a defined pension benefit scheme.

Key Accountabilities Working as part of a team, to provide competent, solutions orientated health and safety advice, support and guidance to University colleagues, postgraduate students and others On behalf of the Head and/or Deputy Head of OHSS, to advise and assist Faculty, Service and Unit managers (including Technical Managers, Principal Investigators and Heads of Units) so as to enable them to meet their statutory obligations and the relevant University health and safety management standards To develop fire safety management standards and guidance To attend and contribute to meetings of the relevant Faculty Health & Safety Committees and other committees/working groups, as appropriate To monitor and report on the implementation of health and safety policy and management systems through fire risk assessments and inspections; and provide effective and proportionate recommendations for addressing any shortcomings To develop, update, facilitate and deliver fire safety training courses To investigate significant fire incidents, ensure the necessary recording of information, compile comprehensive reports, identify root causes and ensure the appropriate follow up action is implemented To advise and support colleagues and students in the development and implementation of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans for disabled persons
To be the lead contact for enforcement authorities including Fire and Rescue Service Officers and local authority Building Control Officers
To consult with Estates and Facilities (E&F) for capital works, repairs and improvements To participate in the development and update of University health and safety management standards and guidance on a project basis To establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders across the University To maintain a professional and efficient response to customers to ensure needs are met and the University’s reputation is enhanced To maintain membership of relevant professional organisations and to update and maintain personal fire safety competence through continuing professional development Reasonable availability out of hours (not on call) to support the Head of OHSS and other colleagues in OHSS in responding to a major (albeit very infrequent) University level health and safety emergency incident
On occasions the post-holder will be required to visit remote, off-site locations (e.g. farms, marina facilities, etc.). For these purposed the post-holder must have a valid driving licence and access to a car or suitable transportations as agreed with the Head of OHSS To cover for other OHSS colleagues as necessary when required To undertake other tasks commensurate with the grade, as required by the Head of OHSS

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience and knowledge of fire safety, including the associated UK legislative and enforcement system and best practice
Graduate Membership of leading fire safety professional institute
Demonstrable track record as a professional in fire safety
Evidence of Continued Professional Development throughout career
Accredited fire risk assessor registered with the IFE or similar or be in a position to achieve this within 6 months
Significant experience as a fire safety trainer or directly supporting the work of trainers
Ability to carry out fire risk assessments and fire safety inspections
Ability to understand and comment on plan drawings and other technical documentation for new building and refurbishment work
Ability to develop fire safety plans for buildings
Desirable
Chartered or professional member status of an engineering institute
Awareness and understanding of Higher Education, particularly in relation to a research environment
Experience of working in a research environment or industry
Specific discipline awareness (chemical, biological, radiation or general health and safety) to facilitate backup cover for specialists in OHSS team

Attributes and Behaviour
Uses clear, concise and accurate communication, tailoring the approach accordingly and encourages a two way communication process
Persuades, convi

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