Fire Safety Manager

When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The Fire Safety Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the University’s commitment to fire safety and compliance across its entire estate. This includes overseeing the internal validation of all building fire risk assessment actions, managing the replacement of all fire doors in Residencies, conducting fire compartmentation surveys for all buildings, developing comprehensive fire strategies, and performing fire safety occupancy assessments. This position ensures the highest standards of safety and compliance are achieved and maintained.

About you:

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of relevant Health & Safety and Fire Safety legislation, including RRFSO (2005), BS:9999, Approved Document B, and Building Bulletin 100. They will have experience delivering fire safety awareness training at various levels, conducting fire risk assessments, and implementing remediation actions. A degree in Fire Safety Management, HNC in Building or Engineering, or equivalent knowledge and experience is required, alongside a NEBOSH General Certificate. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in managing fire safety systems, remedial works, and compliance with RRFSO (2005) to ensure the University meets all regulatory requirements.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

We are proud to share that we will soon be known as the University of Lancashire. Building upon nearly 200 years of academic excellence, this exciting new chapter reflects our commitment and ambition for Lancashire and beyond. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Together, we’re here to help you achieve great things. 

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