Join Our Team as a Fire Safety Advisor!
Location: This is a regional position covering a large geographical area across the Midlands and South, with occasional travel to the North. A clean driving license and your own car are essential, and all mileage and travel costs will be expensed.
At Audley Group, we create vibrant villages that enhance the lives of our owners, their families, and friends. Through our brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish apartments and houses equipped with top-notch facilities—from bistros and bars to health clubs and swimming pools. Our exceptional service and dedicated care teams ensure that our residents receive the support they need to remain independent. It’s retirement, but not as the UK has known it!
Role Purpose
As a Fire Safety Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in implementing Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy. Your expertise will ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, including:
* Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
* Fire Safety Act 2021
* Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
* Building Safety Act 2022
Working closely with the Operations Team, General Managers, and Facilities Managers, you will help maintain robust fire safety standards across our organization.
Your Responsibilities
* Support the Health & Safety Manager in developing and maintaining our Fire Safety Strategy.
* Provide day-to-day fire safety advice to Operations and Village teams, fostering a positive fire safety culture.
* Assist in external fire risk assessments and ensure timely action on findings.
* Conduct internal fire safety audits and inspections, delivering actionable recommendations for improvement.
* Lead discussions with the Fire Safety Focus Group.
* Review and improve fire risk management procedures and evacuation plans.
* Deliver fire safety training sessions to staff at all levels.
* Organize fire safety talks for residents, ensuring clear communication of responsibilities.
* Stay updated on fire safety legislation and industry standards.
* Liaise with external enforcement bodies on compliance matters.
* Support the management of high-risk buildings in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022.
* Prepare fire safety performance reports for the Risk and Governance Committee.
* Identify and escalate deficiencies in fire safety systems.
* Support investigations of fire-related incidents, recommending preventive measures.
* Manage fire safety-related data within our enterprise risk management system.
Key Skills & Requirements
* Proven experience as a Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Risk Assessor, or in a Fire Engineering role.
* Relevant fire safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety).
* Membership in a professional body (e.g., IFSM, IFE).
* Comprehensive understanding of UK fire safety legislation.
* Experience in fire risk assessments, particularly in complex or high-risk buildings.
* Familiarity with current fire safety standards and guidance.
* Willingness to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays.
What We Offer
* Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme.
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
* Company pension scheme with a 5% contribution.
* Life Assurance x3.
* 50% discount on food and drinks at all our restaurants nationwide.
* Guest suites at staff rates at our luxury villages.
* Salary sacrifice schemes.
* Access to an employee discount portal with major retailer discounts.
* Refer a friend bonus scheme and more!
Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.