Fire Safety Advisor - Part Time in Sevenoaks, South East

Fire Safety Advisor (Part time)
Sevenoaks, Kent
Permanent
£35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata, depending on experience)
24 hours per week, year round (Flexible working pattern)

Join a World-Class School with a Historic Legacy and a Modern Vision

Sevenoaks School, founded in 1432 and globally recognised for academic excellence and innovation, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Fire Safety Advisor to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and wellbeing of a vibrant, diverse community of over 1,200 students and 400 staff on an award-winning 100-acre campus.

About the Role
As Fire Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in developing and implementing a robust fire safety management system across all school sites and activities. You'll work closely with departments across the school to ensure compliance with legislation, promote a positive safety culture, and provide expert advice on fire safety matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the review and implementation of fire safety policies and systems
• Overseeing fire detection and emergency systems
• Conducting fire risk assessments and audits
• Coordinating fire safety training and evacuation drills
• Liaising with contractors, emergency services, and internal teams
• Supporting critical incident planning and investigations

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong experience managing fire safety in a complex environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• A proactive, collaborative approach
• Relevant fire safety qualifications and memberships (e.g. Institute of Fire Engineers)
• Experience in an educational or residential setting

Vacancy Reference: PR/028522
Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | nathan.thompson@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 7725 258687

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Shirley Parsons Ltd, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

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Building a safe and sustainable future