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Fire Safety Manager

Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Lead fire safety initiatives in Scotland's historic buildings and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
Company: Join the National Records of Scotland, dedicated to preserving Scotland's history and culture.
Benefits: Enjoy a part-time role with flexible hours and a supportive work environment.
Why this job: Make a real impact on public safety while working in iconic locations.
Qualifications: Degree in fire safety or equivalent experience required; expertise in fire safety legislation is essential.
Other info: Opportunity for professional development and engagement with diverse teams.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.

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Job Description

Are you experienced in Fire Safety and looking for a new role in some of Scotland’s most historic buildings? If the answer is yes, this exciting opportunity could be for you.

We are currently seeking applications for a Fire Safety Manager with the National Records of Scotland (NRS). The Fire Safety Manager will support the Head of Facilities and Workplace Improvements and the Head of Estates Portfolio on all aspects of fire safety, to ensure we meet our statutory and regulatory obligations for fire safety set out in the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the associated Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. As well as protecting life safety in the event of a fire, we have specific goals in relation to protecting our collections and buildings (property and asset risk), some of which have specialist archive accommodation and are A-listed.

You will be responsible for leading on and overseeing implementation of fire safety arrangements for all properties within the NRS estate, and other properties as determined by the Head of Facilities and Workplace Improvements.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations, industry standards and best practice in relation to fire safety, and identify areas of non-compliance
Undertake competent Fire Risk Assessments for all NRS owned and/or occupied properties, in compliance with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
Ensure fire safety arrangements, emergency evacuation plans, and assisted emergency evacuation arrangements are kept under regular review and updated for all NRS owned and/or occupied properties; and ensure their successful implementation
Support the review of storage arrangements for collections to develop asset protection strategies across the Estate and advise on fire safety considerations for projects/activities to ensure regulatory compliance
Undertake competent fire safety audits, report on fire safety performance indicators, and provide fire safety training reflecting the needs of the organisation.
Oversee implementation of action plans on recommendations from independent Fire Safety reviews, and Fire Risk Assessments, and provide reports on progress for the Health and Safety Committee and other forums.
Engage with all business areas to ensure risks and issues are understood and managed and engage with the NRS Capability and Talent lead to advise on requirements for staff training.
Organise, co-ordinate and support fire safety role holders, including fire marshals and fire safety co-ordinators, fire response teams, and others with a critical response role.

Qualifications

A degree in a relevant fire safety related subject, or equivalent, i.e. approved fire safety Modules (Ref: Fire Service College, Moreton in Marsh, England).

Please note: If you fail to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above, your application will be automatically sifted out.

Success Profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements

Experience

Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation, relevant Scottish Government guides, industry standards and best practice, with a proven track record in delivering fire safety advisory / management services, including in medium to high-risk organisations.
Competent Fire Risk Assessor, with good knowledge of PAS79-1:2020 and experienced in identifying, managing and delivering improvements in fire safety across a complex estate including the development of policies, strategies and operational plans to meet fire safety objectives (preferably with listed building and archive experience, or similar).
Experienced in developing and delivering fire safety training courses, including bespoke fire related presentations to senior stakeholders and third-party groups.
Evidence of continuing professional development; ideally a member of a fire related organisation such as the Institute of Fire Safety Managers.
Excellent ICT skills, including the use of MS applications and bespoke/proprietary systems/software, and the ability to organise, maintain, use and ensure integrity of data and information; together with excellent communication skills including report writing.

Behaviours

Changing and improving – Level 3
Communicating and influencing – Level 3
Working together – Level 3
Managing a quality service – Level 3

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels – Success profiles: candidate guide – gov.scot

How To Apply

Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement of no more than 1000 words which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.

Please also insert your relevant qualification in the additional supporting statement box. Please be aware, if you do not provide this information, you may be automatically sifted out at application stage.

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation.

Assessments are scheduled for w/c 1st September however this may be subject to change.

Reserve list

In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available, a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.

About Us

National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotland’s record keeper. Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland\’s people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government & and our staff are part UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working Pattern

This role is part time, offering 21 hours per week. 3 days (7 hours per day) per week working pattern. We offer a range of flexible options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Equality Statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Gerry Gallagher who can be reached at 07879 682444 or Gerry.Gallagher@nrscotland.gov.uk

Further information

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Gerry Gallagher who can be reached at 07879 682444 or Gerry.Gallagher@nrscotland.gov.uk

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