We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Newham to assist with the appointment of a Fire Safety Officer, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £266.53 - £344.05 per Day
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the Fire Safety Manager and Senior Fire Safety Officer, on service developments and fire safety improvements.
* Line manage Fire Safety Advisors.
* Assist the Fire Safety Manager and Senior Fire Safety Officer to develop, implement and monitor fire safety policies, procedures, strategies and annual action plans.
* Monitor proposed changes to fire safety related legislation and guidance and assist the Fire Safety Manager and Senior Fire Safety Officer to ensure a coordinated response at all levels.
* In conjunction with the Fire Safety Manager and Senior Fire Safety Officer ensure that the content of the Councils Fire Safety Policy, protocols and procedures are up to date and that adopted changes or new legislation and guidance are reflected in the Councils protocols, procedures and policies.
* Develop and deliver core and specialist fire safety training programmes as required.
Knowledge:
* Specialist knowledge of fire safety legislation and its applications to housing.
* 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.
Experience:
* Minimum 3 years' experience within the fire safety sector, property management or similar sector.
* Experience of managing or advising on fire safety in a medium to large organisation.
* Experience in researching, developing, and implementing policy and strategy to meet business requirements.
* Experience of working in a building compliance or fire service environment.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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