Chichester College Group is seeking an experienced and proactive Fire Safety Advisor to take a lead role in all aspects of fire safety across our multiple sites. This key position ensures the highest standards of fire safety for learners, staff, and visitors, and requires a confident, knowledgeable fire safety professional who enjoys working collaboratively and influencing at all levels.
Salary: £44,643 – £48,325 per annum (inclusive of a £5,000 Market Forces supplement).
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert guidance and ensure regulatory compliance, promoting a positive fire safety culture.
* Carry out fire risk assessments across all sites, including review of existing assessments, and monitor action compliance.
* Comprehensive review of the Group’s existing fire safety policy and propose necessary alterations to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Develop and implement emergency evacuation processes, taking into account individual site risk factors and environments.
* Identify gaps in fire safety training, develop and implement suitable training strategies, and coordinate any external specialist training.
* Conduct regular fire safety inspections and document findings.
Qualifications and Experience
* Fire Safety qualification, level 4 or higher (e.g., Diploma in Fire Safety).
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IFSM).
* Experience conducting complex fire risk assessments in an operational multi-site organisation.
* Proficiency in producing detailed fire safety reports.
* Expert knowledge of current fire safety legislation, technical standards, and best practice.
Closing date
16 February 2026
All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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