Are you passionate about fire safety and risk management? We're looking for a dynamic individual to join our team, working closely with the Centre Risk Manager to ensure a safe and compliant environment. This is a key role that combines strategic oversight with operational leadership to maintain and enhance fire safety, health, and risk management systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
* Collaborate with the Centre Risk Manager to ensure the Fire Strategy is up to date and effectively implemented.
* Foster a culture of fire safety awareness and risk management throughout the workplace.
* Promote and maintain a healthy, safe working environment aligned with current legislation and company policies.
2. Tactical Oversight
* Continuously review and update the Centre Fire Risk Assessment.
* Monitor and manage inspections, servicing, and compliance of Life Safety Equipment.
* Oversee preventative maintenance, testing, and statutory requirements for fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
* Ensure accurate documentation for fire prevention systems, including maintenance and testing records.
* Liaise with Facilities Management to ensure fire protective equipment meets legislative and best-practice standards.
* Deliver fire safety, emergency evacuation, and Duty Manager training to staff.
3. Operational Execution
* Approve contractor access permits and oversee life safety-related requests (e.g., sprinkler impairments, fire alarm isolations, hot work permits).
* Monitor fire alarm activations to identify root causes and implement lessons learned.
* Use electronic reporting systems to document fire safety issues and allocate corrective actions.
* Provide cover and support during the Risk Manager's absence.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
1. Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate information and prioritize actions.
2. Proven experience managing people and handling challenging situations.
3. Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
4. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
5. Commercial awareness to assess cost implications of decisions.
6. Relevant industry experience (preferred but not essential) with a strong understanding of fire safety regulations.
7. Knowledgeable about fire detection, suppression systems, and health and safety management systems.
8. Skilled in negotiation and decision-making, with a proactive and resourceful mindset.
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