Assistant Fire Safety Adviser

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Are you naturally helpful and a creative thinker Do you have experience in Fire Safety?
We are looking for an Assistant Fire Safety Adviser to be key point of contact as a support specialist in the Fire Safety Team by providing assistance and support in technical Fire Safety management and associated matters
This newly created role will be a highly visible member of estates who will contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s overall Fire Safety strategy and ensure alignment with the Estates Strategy and the Trust’s vision, values and strategic objectives.
With over 130 properties across East London, Luton & Bedfordshire and a multitude of service contracts with NHS and Private sector providers, you will be instrumental in ensuring that we are providing the best possible experience and quality of care for the population that uses our services as well as staff and partners that work for our Trust.
You will have experience in providing NHS (or similar) Fire Safety assistance, or possibly Health and Safety advice, as well as being an inspirational colleague who takes pride in stakeholder engagement.
Be a key point of contact as a support specialist in the Fire Safety Team by providing assistance and support in technical Fire Safety management and associated matters.
Oversee and monitor safe, efficient, and effective provision of Fire Safety services; give instructions to staff and contractors, monitor progress of work, develop standards, and initiate and manage the resolution of routine problems arising in relation to Fire Safety
Assist with the provision of Fire Safety and evacuation advice / guidance to the Trust’s operational depts.
Assist in the delivery of fire training for staff.
Assist with managing Fire Safety inspections / audits, and assist with the development / implementation of action plans.
Manage the implementation of fire drills and to assess and ensure an adequate response to such events and ensure that appropriate records are maintained.
Assist with the investigation of fire incidents other related events.
Monitor planned maintenance programmes for all passive and active systems including (but not exclusive to) extinguishers, signage, detection/actuation, fire/smoke doors, fire barriers etc.
Assist with the development and maintenance of relevant files to record matters in relation to Fire Safety for each premises within the organisation, including Fire Risk Assessments; policies and procedures; drawings / plans, etc.
Take responsibility for ensuring the effective management and control of up-to-date drawings, plans, etc.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations
As a dynamic and values-driven Assistant Fire Safety Adviser, you will be committed to collaborative working and passionate about the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda. You will be a vision-led individual with a strong desire to make a difference and help steer our Trust into the future.
“Does this job excite you but you feel as though you don’t have experience in all of the areas listed in this Job Description, or that your skills and qualifications don’t perfectly meet the requirements? We would welcome applications from under-represented groups in this sector such as women and BAME candidates.
At ELFT Estates, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re passionate about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criterion or qualification in the job description, we actively encourage you to apply or to reach out for a conversation. You could be just the person that we are looking for.
David Stevens – Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Development"
(Please refer to the job description for a full range of duties and responsivities)