Fire Safety Advisor

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. Through our dedicated care teams we provide owners and 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.

This is a Regional Position covering a large geographical area across the Midlands and South, (With occasional travel to the North) so a clean driving licence and own car is essential. All mileage and travel costs are expensed.

The Fire Safety Advisor will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022. Working in collaboration with the Operations Team, General Managers, and Facilities Managers, the Advisor will help ensure that robust fire safety standards are consistently maintained across the organisation.

Supporting the Health & Safety Manager, the Advisor will help foster a strong, proactive fire safety culture across Audley Group by providing competent advice and monitoring compliance with key statutory requirements. This includes developing and supporting critical fire safety measures such as fire door inspections, evacuation procedures, resident communications, and other mandated fire prevention and protection activities. The Advisor will also play an active role in delivering fire safety training or talks, coordinating fire drills, conducting internal fire safety audits, and supporting incident investigations to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement in fire safety management.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Support the Health & Safety Manager in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy and related management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and standards across all villages
• Provide competent day‑to‑day fire safety advice to Operations and Village teams, fostering a positive fire safety culture through effective collaboration
• Attend and support external fire risk assessments conducted by competent assessors, helping to capture key outcomes and ensure timely action on findings
• Conduct internal fire safety audits and inspections, identifying best practices and areas of non‑compliance, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations for improvement
• Attend and lead on matters identified for discussion with the Fire Safety Focus Group
• Assist in the review and continuous improvement of fire risk management procedures, evacuation plans, and resident communications
• Support the implementation of fire safety‑related change initiatives, ensuring alignment with Audley Group policies, statutory requirements, and fire safety best practices
• Deliver fire safety training sessions to staff at all levels, enhancing awareness and competence in fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation procedures
• Organise and conduct fire safety talks and awareness sessions for owners and residents, ensuring clear communication of fire safety responsibilities and evacuation procedures
• Stay up to date with relevant fire safety legislation and industry standards, assisting the Health & Safety Manager in advising key stakeholders on legal implications and emerging trends
• Act as a liaison with external enforcement bodies on fire safety compliance matters, supporting the Health & Safety Manager as required
• Support the management of high‑risk buildings (HRBs) in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including assisting with the development of building safety case reports, monitoring fire safety measures, and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Contribute to the preparation of fire safety performance reports for the Risk and Governance Committee, identifying trends, key issues, and supporting the development of improvement strategies
• Identify and escalates deficiencies in fire safety systems, procedures, or operational practices that may pose risks to residents, employees, or visitors
• Support investigations of fire‑related incidents or near misses, assisting in root cause analysis and recommending preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Collect, manage, and input fire safety‑related data into the organisation’s enterprise risk management system

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Risk Assessor, or in a Fire Engineering role, ideally within residential high‑risk buildings (HRBs) or other complex multi‑occupancy environments
• Holds a relevant fire safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, an officially recognised Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, certification in Fire Engineering, or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), or the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), ideally including registration on a recognised Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Engineering register.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK fire safety legislation, including:
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Fire Safety Act 2021
  • Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
  • Building Safety Act 2022 including duties relating to high‑risk buildings (HRBs)
• Experience supporting or undertaking fire risk assessments, particularly within complex or high‑risk buildings, and ensuring appropriate follow‑up actions are implemented
• Familiarity with current fire safety standards and guidance, including PAS 79‑1:2020, BS 9792:2025, and PAS 9980
• Willing and able to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits and Perks

• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance x3
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all our luxury villages nationwide
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers
• Refer a friend bonus scheme and more

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, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. See also ‘DE&Ipolicy/statement’.