Fire Safety Advisor

Location: North Kensington

Fire Safety Advisor | South Kensington

£46,614 - £48,755 + 32 days holiday + bank holidays + USS pension + season ticket loan + benefits

Our client is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to join its Central Safety Fire Safety team, reporting directly to the Head of Fire Safety. This is a high-impact role within a world-leading university, offering the opportunity to influence fire safety standards across complex academic, research, residential and healthcare-linked environments.

* Work across a diverse and technically challenging estate including laboratories, halls of residence, teaching spaces and major capital projects

* Strategic and hands-on role with real influence on fire safety culture and compliance

* Strong professional credibility, including direct engagement with senior stakeholders and enforcing authorities

* Supportive, specialist team environment with scope to deputise for the Head of Fire Safety

* Stable, full-time position within a values-driven, inclusive organisation

The Fire Safety Advisor provides expert advice across all university activities. Responsibilities include delivering and reviewing fire risk assessments, undertaking audits and inspections, supporting emergency planning and fire drills, advising on events and construction projects, investigating fire incidents and alarms, facilitating inspections by fire authorities, and contributing to bespoke fire safety training. The role involves extensive collaboration with internal teams and external partners such as the Fire & Rescue Service, building control and contractors.

Essential candidate profile

* NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate with experience of operational fire safety management and undertaking FRAs in complex buildings

* Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and PAS 79

* Experience with passive and active fire protection systems

* Proven ability in audits, inspections, incident investigations and training delivery

* Confident communicator able to influence at all levels

This role suits a proactive fire safety professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a prestigious institution.

Agency notes

This is a full-time permanent role, working 08:00-16:00 or 09:00-17:00 (rota) Monday to Friday, and is available to start as soon as possible upon appointment. The client has not notified us of any specific Health & Safety Risks. The notice period is 1 week during probation, rising to 1 month thereafter and is paid on a monthly, salaried basis. Salary offered will be dependent on experience.

You will be entitled to 25 days holiday + 7 shutdown days + bank holidays + USS pension. Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are specialist Health & Safety recruiters, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines:
Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems