Fire Safety Manager - North

Fire Safety Manager North

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Salary: £59,461 to £65,407 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Open-ended (permanent)

Location: Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AD

Closing Date: 6th October 2024

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and support services explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether its sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. Come and discover how much you can achieve when youre surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.

Were committed to keeping the UK at the forefront of world-changing science, and this requires excellence across all our support services.

Act as an appointed Competent Person under article 18 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, to assist Responsible Person(s) within the implementation of preventative and protective measures relating to Fire Risk Management.

To assist with the development, implementation and assurance of policies and procedures that collectively form STFCs Fire Risk Management System and to provide technical fire safety advice to a range of stakeholders. Ultimately supporting STFCs Exec Chair and Chief Operating Officer and any other Duty Holders to ensure that STFC activities are compliant with applicable Fire Safety Legislation, Guidance and Best Practice as far as reasonably practicable.

Working within the STFC Fire Risk Management team and reporting to the STFC Fire Safety Manager, the successful individual will also work in close collaboration with the SHE Group, Estates teams, Heads of Site and departments in the delivery of compliance. The role is primarily based at Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington but there will be a requirement to travel to other sites in Edinburgh and Boulby. There may be occasional travel required to our largest site in Oxfordshire.

Summary of Duties

• Responsible for supporting the development, review and implementation of STFC Fire Safety Policy and guidance to ensure the latest legislation, codes of practice and best practice have been adopted and integrated.
• Provide Assurance and support to Heads of Site and other Directors regarding department performance in relation to Fire Risk Management.
• Increase awareness and understanding of fire safety through engagement with stakeholders to positively influence behaviours and continuous improvement on fire safety across the organisation.
• Provide fire safety advice to staff, tenants, contractors, visitors and facility users in respect to fire safety legislation and its implementation as part of the STFC Fire Risk Management System.
• Provide technical fire safety advice regarding building regulations compliance for building projects, refurbishments and changes of use. Assist in the process of building handover prior to acceptance to ensure required standard have been met and regulation 38 documentation is in order.
• Review, manage and maintain Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for buildings/facilities at Daresbury, Edinburgh and Boulby in collaboration with Building Fire Managers and escalate risks to Responsible Persons/Duty Holders where required.
• Assist in delivery of a range of fire safety training programmes including fire awareness, fire wardens, alarm investigation teams and building fire managers which are intended to ensure incidents are resolved safely and effectively.
• Support the establishment of effective fire emergency procedures through the implementation of a fire drill programme to test evacuation procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Essential shortlisting criteria

The individual must hold:

• A minimum of Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety and must have previously completed the Level 4 certificate in Fire Safety.
• Membership level of either the Institute of Fire Engineers of Institute of Fire Safety Managers (MIFireE or MIFSM).
• A Level 3 Trainer/Assessor Qualification (PTLLS, Level 3 Education and Training or equivalent)
• Individuals must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 25 hours of CPD in the last 12-month period or 75 hours over the last 3-year period.

The individual must be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of:

• BS9997:2019 Fire Risk Management Systems.
• A working knowledge of current and forthcoming fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
• Building Regulations Approved Document B, BS9999:2017, BS7974 Approach.
• Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel.

STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible working hours, exceptional average salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurant.

Join us and discover whats possible by submitting your CV and covering letter which outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for STFC and the role.

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