Fire Surveillance Officer - Windsor
Household / Department: Privy Purse and Treasurer’s OfficeSection / Branch: PropertyLocation: Windsor CastleContract/recruitment type: PermanentStarting salary: circa £28,000 per annumHours of work Full-Time (42 hours per week): please see About the role section
About the role
Its knowing youre protecting the community that surrounds you.Its feeling trusted to deliver to the very highest standards. And its the pride in protecting an environment of unique historic importance. This is what makes working for the Royal Household exceptional.Based at the Royal Mews, Windsor Castle, in this role you’ll join our Fire team to provide a 24/7 fire surveillance service and support all aspects of fire safety across the entire Windsor estate.
Key Responsibilities:
Youll monitor and respond to automatic fire detection systems, carry out ad-hoc patrols, as well as acting as first-response in the event of a fire or other emergency across all parts of the Windsor estate.Based in the Control Room, you’ll be expected to monitor the fire detection systems, working in close liaison with the Police Control Room.You’ll also manage hot works permits, carry out fire safety ‘point of presence’ inspections, call point testing, fire panels, inspections of firefighting equipment, maintaining logs of activity on line and in daily logs.You’ll also support daily operations by issuing keys, escorting and giving access to fire system contractors.In the event of a fire, you’ll use systems to monitor smoke levels and make decisions regarding safe evacuation, carry out dynamic risk assessments, and act as ‘pathfinders’ for the fire service.You will liaise closley with Fire Alarm Engineers on testing and maintenance of systems.You will also provide first aid support to the Castle and Home Park and elsewhere as required.You may be required to attend some events to ensure a Fire Service presence.In this uniquely varied role, you’ll also monitor the Royal Household switchboard during night shifts, support the Property section with events, and help train the wider organisation on the importance of fire safety.You will work a 12 hour shift pattern of two days and two nights with four days off.The breadth of this role will provide opportunities to develop your existing skills, whilst gaining experience and training in new areas, enabling you to deliver a vital service to this unique organisation.
About you
Essential Criteria: While experience of working in the emergency services, preferably the fire service, would be an advantage, its your pro-active attitude and team-focused approach that will make the real difference.Standard IT skills are a must, including an ability to input data into spreadsheets, and you can also learn new systems quickly enabling you to operate our fire and security systems.With a good level of physical fitness, youll be confident carrying out inspections, working at height and in confined spaces.Interpersonal skills are vital too, because you’ll be working closely with a wide range of people including employees, residents, visitors and guests.You must hold a full, clean UK driving licence as some driving will be required between sites.With initiative, a responsive attitude and calm under pressure, you’re as effective working alone as you are working as part of a team.
Benefits
We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days pro rata (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.