Fire Risk Assessor Full-time

Fire Risk Assessor Full-time

5 days per week

Applicants are requested to send a CV (labelled Fire Risk Assessor application) to:

Richard Beale,

Silver Springs Business Centre

Beaufort Road 

Hastings 

East Sussex 

TN37 6PP

Email: charlotte.collyer@rbhealthandsafety.co.uk 


Job advert

RB Health and Safety Solutions is seeking a passionate and proactive full-time Fire Safety Fire Risk Assessor (5 days per week). While many of our clients are in the theatre and live performance sectors, we are happy to provide training in theatre safety for the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your fire safety expertise in a variety of unique and engaging environments across the UK. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment Qualification and be a member of a professional body such as the IFE or IFSM. Flexibility, a willingness to travel, and experience in fire safety are essential. If you're eager to work in diverse settings and grow your expertise in theatre safety, we’d love to hear from you!

Job description

Job title: Fire Risk Assessor 

Responsible to: Operations Director 

Hours of work: 5 days per week 

Pay Scale: £40,000 - £45,000 PA

Location: Venue based / Working from Home (also offices in Hastings if desired)

Closing date for receipt of CV's: Monday 28th Oct 2024

Interview date: TBC 

Start date: As soon as available

Summary of main responsibilities

  • Undertaking fire risk assessments at clients premises 
  • Report writing 
  • Building relationships with client 
  • Responding to ad-hoc fire related queries 
  • Undertaking other fire safety related consultancy works such as liaising with enforcement officers on clients behalf, creating / contributing to fire strategies 
  • Undertaking other administration duties 
  • Liaising with current and potential clients 
  • Promotion of services 
  • Other duties as dictated by the needs of the organisation 
  • Required to work away from home (within the UK) for one week each month, with additional travel to London or other regions as needed throughout the rest of the month.

Person Specification – Fire Risk Assessor

CriteriaEssential / Desirable
➢Experience
  • Experience of completing fire risk assessment at varying venue types 
  • Good understanding of the relevant fire safety legislation and British standards 
  • Report writing 
  • Work without direct supervision and able to develop own skills 
  • Understanding of fire strategies and ability to contribute / create fire strategies
Essential
➢Skills
  • Able to work to deadlines and meet KPI’s 
  • Excellent communication skills with a diverse range of people 
  • Good computer skills including Word and Excel 
  • Good presentation skills 
  • Ability to communicate and present to senior managers across a range of organisations 
  • Ability to work as part of a team
Essential

➢Qualifications

  • Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers MIFE, IFSM (or equivalent)
  • IT qualifications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
  • Health and safety (IOSH or NEBOSH) 
  • Fire engineering qualifications
Desirable

➢Other Requirements

  •  Approximately 70% of clients will be Theatres or Production companies, so a knowledge of this environment would be beneficial, however training will be provided
  • Self-motivated
  •  Work additional hours as required by the nature of the business
  •  Commitment and loyalty to the organisation’s mission
  • Ambition and drive to help the organisation grow
Desirable
➢  Knowledge of health and safety would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.Desirable

Job description and person specification