Fire Safety Officer

Morson Talent currently have a fantastic opportunity to work for one of our prestigious clients as a Fire Safety Officer based in Winfrith, nr Dorchester. This is a 12 month contract.

Key accountabilities

Focal point on all aspects of fire safety, including:

• Acting as the appointed competent person for fire safety
• Reviewing and developing fire safety policies and procedures
• Ensuring best practice and legal compliance
• Implementing actions from external fire risk assessments
• Inspections of fire doors, exits, and exit routes

Liaison with others (key relationships)

• Working closely with the Head of Infrastructure, EHS Manager and Facilities Manager
• Reporting updates and progress
• Point of contact for external fire risk assessors, fire alarm and extinguisher contractors and Fire and Rescue Service

Knowledge, skills and personal qualities required

• Good sound knowledge and understanding of application of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and DCLG guidance
• Working knowledge and understanding of application of Approved Document B and relevant British Standards
• Knowledge and experience of fire safety best practice and principles
• Strong communication skills

Essential:

• Recognized fire risk assessment qualification (NEBOSH, Institute of Fire Engineers, CS Todd, or equivalent)
• Managing Fire Safety (Responsible Person) training (this can be combined in the above on 4.5 day and upward courses if specified)
• Two years experience working in fire safety

Ideally (but not essential):

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Engineers or Institute of Fire Safety Managers at Technician / Associate level
• Fire Door Inspection Scheme Diploma (DipFD)
• Fire Marshall train the trainer qualified

Desirable:

• Fire Door Inspection Scheme Certified Inspector (CertFD)
• Confederation of Fire Protection Associations Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention or equivalent

Behavioural requirements

• Personally, very organized and self-motivated;
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Technically proficient, able to identify / manage technical issues
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work load
• Adopts a pragmatic approach to manage conflicts and issues
• Flexible and adaptive
• Promote a positive cultural attitude

More information

Hybrid Working Pattern

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).

Our Client supports their staff to create work-life balance and encourage applications from individuals who are looking for part time or condensed hours as well as full time opportunities.