Job Overview
The Fire Safety Manager is tasked with ensuring that the to fire safety regulations are adhered to, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, and relevant fire safety guidelines. This role is pivotal in maintaining and updating critical fire safety documentation such as Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Strategies, and Fire Compartmentation & Door surveys. As the designated authority on fire risk management, the role involves close collaboration with various specialists to support the companies departments and faculties in enacting fire safety preventive and protective measures, in accordance with PAS7, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005(England and Wales), The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and British Standards(BS) BS9999 and BS5839, Building Regulations and Housing Act 2004.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the authoritative 'competent person' for fire safety duties as per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, assuring the institute compliance
Oversee the formulation, administration, and ongoing assessment of fire risk evaluations throughout the University's residential and core campus facilities, including the management of corrective actions.
Engage in the planning and execution of capital projects, integrating fire safety considerations during the RIBA plan of work stages to facilitate strategic and operational decisions.
Develop and manage a comprehensive fire safety strategy and policy for the University, ensuring these are following current laws and keeping stakeholders informed of significant fire risks.
Maintain and periodically review the University's fire safety risk register.
Offer proactive support in managing statutory fire safety maintenance, working with the Heads of Capital Projects and Engineering and Maintenance Operations.
Implement and oversee a stringent fire safety management system in line with PAS7 standards, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005(England and Wales), The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and British Standards (BS) BS9999 and BS5839, Building Regulations and Housing Act 2004.
Identify and document both current and potential strategic and operational fire risks in the risk register and strategize to manage, reduce, or eliminate these risks.Qualifications
Chartered membership of a professional fire safety body, such as IFE or Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), is essential at an expert level (Level 3).
IFE Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection
Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Fire Auditors)
Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Fire Inspectors)
NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate is desirable at an advanced level (Level 3).
Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognized accredited body
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