Location
Holmes Road, NW5 3AP, London

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£53,857 - £61,470

About the Role
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. We are looking for a Fire Safety Advisor to join our team and be a source of expert fire safety advice for staff and colleagues across the Council. In this role, you will work closely with service managers to develop and deliver innovative, best practice fire safety solutions, ensuring compliance with all fire safety legislation. You will play a key role in implementing and developing a fire safety management system to achieve excellent standards of fire safety management across Camden. Promoting fire safety best practices and innovation among managers, you will work proactively with the London Fire Brigade and other organizations to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. Your responsibilities will include delivering high-quality, customer-focused fire safety advisory services, providing diagnostic services on a range of fire safety issues, and recommending specialist or generalist fire safety solutions. You will also research, develop, and influence the acceptance and implementation of best practice fire safety services, policies, and principles. Additionally, you will undertake and review fire inspections, build strong working partnerships, and be an ambassador for the health and safety function. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for fire safety, we would love to hear from you.

Experience
We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in fire safety, particularly in conducting fire risk assessments in accordance with PAS79. You should have significant experience in handling complex fire safety issues, especially those with high-risk implications such as sleeping accommodations. Experience in advising on fire safety within a large and complex organization is essential.

About you
You should be capable of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, conforming to relevant guidance, and writing appropriate reports for local teams, services, and committees. Broad expertise in conducting fire safety audits and investigations, along with effective presentation and training skills, is highly desirable. A pragmatic, collaborative, and determined approach to work is crucial, as well as excellent time management and interpersonal skills. The ability to influence others and perform well under pressure will be key to your success in this role.

Qualifications
If you are passionate about fire safety and possess these skills, we would love to hear from you.