Fire Safety Officer

Recruitment Advisor – Fire Safety Officer, University of the West of Scotland

Paisley Campus (you will be required to work across all campuses)

Full time: 35 hours per week

Permanent

Post – REQ
000417

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Estates & Campus Services (Health & Safety) for a Fire Safety Officer. As a member of the Health & Safety team, you will lead and deliver competent advice and training to all University Schools and Departments on all aspects of Fire Safety Management, particularly in identifying fire hazards and minimising fire risks.

Lead and provide advice and training on fire safety across the university. Identify fire hazards, conduct fire risk assessments, coordinate Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans and ensure compliance with Scottish fire legislation.

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in fire safety, including knowledge of the Scottish legislative and enforcement system for fire safety, as evidenced by career and/or relevant qualifications.
• Evidence of sustained continuous professional development (CPD).
• Significant experience providing advice and compliance in fire safety legislation (The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006).
• Experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments across a range of premises.
• Experience in fire prevention, fire risk assessment, legislation and building regulations.
• Experience preparing and coordinating Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs).

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, makes UWS a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2024 Young University Rankings).

Our professional services teams provide robust and innovative solutions to support learning, teaching, research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in delivering world‑leading research and shaping the future.

• 24 days of annual leave, plus an additional 12 days for public/university holidays
• Additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme)
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work‑life balance
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities

Friday 9th January 2026