Health and Safety Officer (Fire)

This Health and Safety Officer (Fire) post supports the Fire Safety Manager in running fire safety across the University of Southampton's campuses, within the Legal, Governance, Risk and Health & Safety directorate. Much of the work is fire risk assessment across the estate under a risk-based programme, with support for the remedial work that follows. The post also gives specialist fire safety advice to line managers and delivers training to raise awareness among staff and students. A minimum Level 3 fire safety qualification is required.

What the job involves

• Conduct fire risk assessments across the University estate under the risk-based Fire Risk Assessment programme
• Liaise with stakeholders to support completion of associated remedial work
• Provide specialist advice on all aspects of fire safety management
• Help line managers implement health and safety policies, practices, processes and procedures
• Deliver fire safety training
• Help develop safe working practices
• Identify fire safety risks and issues
• Build fire safety knowledge and confidence among staff and students
• Support the Fire Safety Manager in delivering fire safety activities across the campuses

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 fire safety qualification

Experience

• Relevant experience in fire safety management, including fire risk assessment
• Experience of regulatory compliance
• Experience of providing competent advice

Skills & knowledge

• Good working knowledge of current fire safety legislation and relevant guidance documents

Nice to have

• Willingness to work towards a Level 4 fire safety qualification

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