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Fire Safety Advisor - Property Services

Job Type: Temp 3 - 6 Month

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Newham

Salary: £325pd Inside IR35

Some of the duties undertaken by this post may require the post holder to have a full current driving licence and the availability of a vehicle for work purposes. - Mobile Role

To provide a specialist operational fire safety management function for all Council owned and managed housing assets delivering continuous improvement in resident safety. Supporting compliance with both statutory and non-statutory fire safety legislation and associated building regulations.
Ensuring the Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme is delivered on time and to the required standard through the application of a quality assurance programme.
Ensuring compliance with legislation through the use of performance data, risk assessments and audits of Council owned and managed housing assets. Daily responsibilities of a Fire Safety Advisor are:

Work closely with the Head of Fire Safety, on service developments and fire safety improvements.
Assist the Head of Fire Safety to develop, implement and monitor fire safety policies, strategies and annual action plans.
Monitor proposed changes to fire safety related legislation and guidance and assist the Head of Fire Safety to ensure a coordinated response at all levels.
In conjunction with the Head of Fire Safety ensure that the content of the Council's Fire Safety Policy, protocols and procedures are up to date and that adopted changes or new legislation and guidance are reflected in the Council's protocols, procedures and policies.
Develop and deliver core and specialist fire safety training programmes as required.
Undertake Fire Risk Assessments, as required, and develop timely action plans.
Monitor and assist property teams with the timely completion of Fire Risk Assessments and remedial fire safety actions.
Ensure that suitable training, instruction and communication mechanisms are developed, and effectively delivered so that critical advice is relayed accordingly.
To champion, lead and enable effective communication to engage and inform residents, employees, leadership teams and senior management team on changes in fire safety legislation.
Show a high calibre of awareness towards the needs of the Council and residents.
Develop and undertake audits of assets to ensure they remain compliant.
Prepare monthly reports and statistics for the Head of Fire Safety on all fire safety related matters, events and projects.
Ensure the effective delivery of all fire risk assessments are completed to a high level and to a standard of legal compliance and undertake quality assurance audits as required.
Manage the fire risk assessment programmes and ensure robust systems are in place for appropriate fire safety
Provide leadership and expert technical knowledge to manage compliance of all aspects of fire safety across all assets, ensuring the services are maintained and improved.
To attend Programme and Project Boards and deputise for the Head of Fire Safety as required.
Assist in the development of policies and procedures to support the work of the team and the department.
Draft, prepare and present reports in a variety of formats to other departments, senior staff, managers and board meetings as required.
To carry out such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be reasonably required from time to time.Requirements of a Fire Safety Advisor:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Specialist knowledge of fire safety legislation and its applications to housing.
Knowledge of the requirements for good fire safety management and maintenance operations.
Knowledge of Fire Risk Assessment process and guidance/best practice (PAS 79).
Knowledge of building construction
Knowledge of stakeholder engagement.
A clear understanding of emerging fire safety and building safety legislation.
Experience of report writing for different audiences.
Knowledge of BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in design, management and use of buildings.
A demonstrable understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Fire safety qualification, NEBOSH Fire Certificate, IFE Level 3 or Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety or similar.

Membership of a recognised professional body such as IFE, IFSM, IFPO or similar, with demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Analytical ability associated with the management of data, the understanding and interpretation of which is key to the delivery of programmes to deliver assurance.
Be familiar in using PAS:79:2012 format of fire risk assessment.
Good knowledge of MS: Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Desirable - Health and safety qualification, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
Desirable - 3rd Party qualified risk assessor registered, as per FRA Competency Council.
Desirable - Education, Training and effective delivery related qualification.
Desirable - Experience using CAD drawings
Desirable - Management experience