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Job Advertisement: Interim Fire Safety Operations Manager
Location: East London
Contract Duration: 4 months (with the opportunity for permanent employment)
Rate: 420 per day (onsite working)
A highly respected university in East London is seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Fire Safety Operations Manager for an initial 4-month period, with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading educational institution and play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of fire safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day fire safety operations across the university's campuses.
- Develop, implement, and review fire safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and standards.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on fire safety matters to senior leadership and operational teams.
- Ensure fire safety equipment and systems meet compliance with British standards.
- Lead fire safety audits, inspections, and ensure corrective actions are taken as required.
- Collaborate with external agencies and contractors to maintain high fire safety standards.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety qualification or equivalent.
- Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Membership (MIFireE) or willingness to achieve within 12 months.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in fire safety management, preferably within higher education or a public sector environment.
- Strong knowledge of building guides (ADB) and relevant British Standards including BS 9999 and BS 9991.
- Expertise in the principles of building construction as it relates to fire safety.
- Experience with reading building plans and technical drawings.
- Working knowledge of fire alarm systems in accordance with BS 5839.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing fire safety policies and procedures.
Ideal Candidate:
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach to fire safety management.
- A keen interest in maintaining and improving fire safety practices within a complex environment.
Additional Information:
- Rate: 420 per day
- Location: Onsite working in East London
- Duration: 4 months (with potential to become permanent)
Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
