Fire Safety Officer

As our dedicated Fire Safety Officer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, conducting thorough risk assessments and surveys to safeguard our premises. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of the fire safety framework across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity where you’ll be the subject matter expert in fire safety and fire management, influencing the business, our customer and the community, on the importance of keeping homes safe.

You’ll ensure our fire safety policies and procedures for all our properties are fully implemented and compliant with statutory obligations.

It’s hands on rewarding work where you can genuinely make a difference to the people you support, and no two days are ever the same.

We put people first, offering great training, supportive teams and opportunities to grow your career in care.

Please note:

We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This role involves travelling independently across our sites and services as part of day-to-day duties. Because of this, you’ll need to hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle. If you use your own vehicle for work, you’ll also need appropriate insurance (for example business use).

• Lead fire safety compliance across the organisation in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments and surveys to ensure premises are safe and compliant.
• Deliver and oversee the organisation's fire safety framework.
• Act as the subject matter expert on fire safety, influencing colleagues, customers, and the community on best practices for keeping homes safe.
• Ensure fire safety policies and procedures are fully implemented across all properties and meet all statutory obligations.

• Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant British Standards relating to fire safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style for different audiences and build credibility with stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy, with confidence to challenge assumptions and develop creative solutions to improve fire safety.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience and enthusiasm, with a people-first approach.
• Confident fire safety professional capable of providing expert guidance and influencing positive organisational change.

We’re committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.