Fire Safety Advisor

This is a National Position covering a large geographical area across the UK, so a clean driving license and car is essential.

We develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our two brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from bistros and bars, to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of course, exceptional service throughout. What's more, through our dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in the local community with the support they need to remain independent. It's retirement, but not as the UK has known it.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

The Fire Safety Advisor role will be the primary professional source of strategic planning, risk management, technical expertise and compliance assurance for fire safety for the Group.

• Fire safety audits

Conducting fire safety audits and inspections on Audley premises, including identifying fire hazards, risks, and control measures

• Compliance

Ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Building Safety Act

• Reporting

Completing robust reports on audit findings and compliance

• Communication

Providing advice in order to determine compliance with statutory codes of practices and other fire related legislation

Providing support and technical expertise to Senior Management and colleagues including mentoring and training to ensure effective sharing of knowledge

• Training

Providing support and training to colleagues and fire safety talks to Owners

• Risk assessment

Assisting with the fire risk assessment programme within our villages and ensuring that any actions are appropriately addressed

• Emergency preparedness

Ensuring arrangements are in place and tested for emergency situations

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessor qualification


• Familiar with PAS 79


• Comprehensive idea of BAFE standards


• NEBOSH fire certificate


• Knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Regulations – Approved Document B and CLG Fire Safety Guides and fire safety related legislation


• Knowledge and understanding of relevant British Standards relevant to fire safety management


• Experience of undertaking fire risk assessments, fire safety audits and writing reports.


• Minimum 3 years experience in a fire safety role


• Membership of IFE, IFSM, FPA Accreditation (beneficial)

Desirable

NEBOSH National General Certificate
Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment
Fire door inspection certificate/diploma

In Return You Will Receive:

• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution


• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide


• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide


• Excellent learning and development opportunities


• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.


• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme


• Refer a friend bonus scheme and a lot more…

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Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’