Fire Safety Advisor in Luton, Bedfordshire

Job Title: Fire Safety Advisor

Reports To: Senior Fire Safety Advisor
Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time
Location: Home-based (preferred postcodes: OX, MK, LU, HP, RG, GU, GL, SL, RH)
Region: South UK

Overview

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Fire Safety Advisor to support fire safety compliance across its Southern region portfolio, including care homes, clinics, and offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed fire risk assessments across residential care homes, clinics, and offices.
• Perform comprehensive fire safety surveys of passive and active systems (e.g., compartmentation, fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting).
• Carry out fire door surveys as required.
• Liaise with the Senior Fire Advisor and support fire safety projects.
• Coordinate with alarm contractors to verify compliance of new or modified systems with British Standards.
• Conduct post-fire inspections and document findings with clear justifications.
• Provide guidance to site managers, property teams, and contractors based on assessment outcomes.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in consultations with enforcing authorities and, if required, in court.
• Promote fire safety policies and undertake relevant training.
• Operate as part of the fire safety team within the property department (no direct budget or staff responsibilities).

Qualifications & Training

• Fire risk assessment qualification (e.g., Fire Service College, NEBOSH, BTEC).
• Fire safety or fire engineering degree – desirable.
• Membership with IFE, IFSM, or similar – advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Building Regulations (Approved Document B)
  • CLG Fire Safety Guides
  • HTM Firecode documents
  • British Standards (e.g., BS 5839, BS 5266, BS 5306, BS 9251, BS 9999)
  • Active and passive fire protection systems

Experience

• Proven experience in life safety systems and fire safety compliance.
• Skilled in conducting and auditing fire risk assessments.
• Experience in structural surveys to identify fire and smoke spread risks.
• Background in a fire and rescue service fire safety department – beneficial.

Skills & Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full, current UK driving licence.

Additional Duties

• Meet performance objectives and targets.
• Monitor and report on fire safety performance.
• Develop effective communication and partnerships.
• Provide strategic input on fire safety issues.

Salary

£40,000 per annum, rising to £42,000 upon successful completion of probation.