Are you passionate about fire safety and risk management? We’re looking for a dynamic individual to join our team, working closely with the Centre Risk Manager to ensure a safe and compliant environment. This is a key role that combines strategic oversight with operational leadership to maintain and enhance fire safety, health, and risk management systems.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Collaborate with the Centre Risk Manager to ensure the Fire Strategy is up to date and effectively implemented.
- Foster a culture of fire safety awareness and risk management throughout the workplace.
- Promote and maintain a healthy, safe working environment aligned with current legislation and company policies.
Tactical Oversight
- Continuously review and update the Centre Fire Risk Assessment.
- Monitor and manage inspections, servicing, and compliance of Life Safety Equipment.
- Oversee preventative maintenance, testing, and statutory requirements for fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
- Ensure accurate documentation for fire prevention systems, including maintenance and testing records.
- Liaise with Facilities Management to ensure fire protective equipment meets legislative and best-practice standards.
- Deliver fire safety, emergency evacuation, and Duty Manager training to staff.
Operational Execution
- Approve contractor access permits and oversee life safety-related requests (e.g., sprinkler impairments, fire alarm isolations, hot work permits).
- Monitor fire alarm activations to identify root causes and implement lessons learned.
- Use electronic reporting systems to document fire safety issues and allocate corrective actions.
- Provide cover and support during the Risk Manager’s absence.
Key Qualifications and Attributes
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate information and prioritize actions.
- Proven experience managing people and handling challenging situations.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Commercial awareness to assess cost implications of decisions.
- Relevant industry experience (preferred but not essential) with a strong understanding of fire safety regulations.
- Knowledgeable about fire detection, suppression systems, and health and safety management systems.
- Skilled in negotiation and decision-making, with a proactive and resourceful mindset.