About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Fire Safety and Emergency Planning Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and management across various critical areas within the Group.

This is an exciting opportunity as this role will include specific support for the day to day activities and upcoming projects within Estates & Capital Projects. This would comprise of providing advice in all areas of fire safety management, having a level of input into design and development of new projects and identifying areas of concern in current and future buildings.

Please apply for the role, as soon as possible as we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications. Therefore the role may close before the advertised closing date.

What You Will Do

• To lead on the Groups Fire Safety Strategy by producing, appropriate fire safety policies, procedures and guidance documents
• Maintain appropriate records to meet local and statutory requirements.
• Lead on the Groups Business Continuity and Emergency Planning procedures by producing, appropriate policies, procedures and guidance documents and to maintain appropriate records to meet local and statutory requirements.
• To oversee the introduction and implementation, of policies and procedures as part of the continual improvement of the safety culture and management systems, so that the Group is compliant to all safety legislative requirements.
• Provide specialist advice in connection with Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPS), ensuring that adequate arrangements and facilities are in place for any member of staff or student requiring assistance during evacuation of the Groups premises.
• Plan, co-ordinate and conduct periodic fire safety inspections / audits

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Qualification in fire prevention or fire safety
• Experience of working in Fire Safety
• Experience of delivering fire and emergency planning training
• Have the ability and experience of interpreting fire safety, emergency planning legislation, rules and standards and applying them effectively.
• Experience of carrying out fire risk assessments including DSEAR and audits.
• Active member of the Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers or Fire Protection Association

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements