Fire Safety Advisor

Spencer Clarke Group are working alongside a local authority based in Newham to appoint a talented **Fire Safety Advisor** on a contract basis.

**About the role:
- Work closely with the Head of Fire Safety, on service developments and fire safety improvements.
- Assist the Head of Fire Safety to develop, implement and monitor fire safety policies, strategies and annual action plans.
- Monitor proposed changes to fire safety related legislation and guidance and assist the Head of Fire Safety to ensure a coordinated response at all levels.
- In conjunction with the Head of Fire Safety ensure that the content of the Council’s Fire Safety Policy, protocols and procedures are up to date and that adopted changes or new legislation and guidance are reflected in the Council’s protocols, proceduresand policies.
- Develop and deliver core and specialist fire safety training programmes as required.
- Undertake Fire Risk Assessments, as required, and develop timely action plans.
- Monitor and assist property teams with the timely completion of Fire Risk Assessments and remedial fire safety actions.
- Ensure that suitable training, instruction and communication mechanisms are developed, and effectively delivered so that critical advice is relayed accordingly.
- To champion, lead and enable effective communication to engage and inform residents, employees, leadership teams and senior management team on changes in fire safety legislation.
- Show a high calibre of awareness towards the needs of the Council and residents.
- Develop and undertake audits of assets to ensure they remain compliant.
- Investigate and report on incidents, dangerous occurrences and near-misses and maintain records and ensure good house-keeping is adhered to.
- Prepare monthly reports and statistics for the Head of Fire Safety on all fire safety related matters, events and projects.
- Ensure the effective delivery of all fire risk assessments are completed to a high level and to a standard of legal compliance and undertake quality assurance audits as required.

**About you:
- Knowledge of the requirements for good fire safety management and maintenance operations.
- Knowledge of Fire Risk Assessment process and guidance/best practice (PAS 79).
- Knowledge of building construction
- Knowledge of stakeholder engagement.
- A clear understanding of emerging fire safety and building safety legislation.
- Experience of report writing for different audiences.
- Knowledge of BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in design, management and use of buildings.
- A demonstrable understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire safety qualification, NEBOSH Fire Certificate, IFE Level 3 or Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or similar.
- Membership of a recognised professional body such as IFE, IFSM, IFPO or similar, with demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Analytical ability associated with the management of data, the understanding and interpretation of which is key to the delivery of programmes to deliver assurance.
- Be familiar in using PAS:79:2012 format of fire risk assessment.

**What’s on offer:
- On going contract
- Monday to Friday
- £280 per day (negotiable DOE)

**If you’ve got what it takes and would love to find out more information or apply, either**:

- Contact Chris Wilkinson on

**About Spencer Clarke Group**

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

**When you join us, you will receive**:

- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals