About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the role of Fire Safety and Emergency Planning Manager. In this position, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance and management across various critical areas within the Group.
This is an exciting opportunity as this role will include specific support for the day to day activities and upcoming projects within Estates & Capital Projects. This would comprise of providing advice in all areas of fire safety management, having a level of input into design and development of new projects and identifying areas of concern in current and future buildings.
Fantastic benefits including 39 days annul leave including Bank Holidays.
Please apply for the role, as soon as possible as we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications. Therefore the role may close before the advertised closing date.
What You Will Do
1. To lead on the Groups Fire Safety Strategy by producing, appropriate fire safety policies, procedures and guidance documents
2. Maintain appropriate records to meet local and statutory requirements.
3. Lead on the Groups Business Continuity and Emergency Planning procedures by producing, appropriate policies, procedures and guidance documents and to maintain appropriate records to meet local and statutory requirements.
4. To oversee the introduction and implementation, of policies and procedures as part of the continual improvement of the safety culture and management systems, so that the Group is compliant to all safety legislative requirements.
5. Provide specialist advice in connection with Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPS), ensuring that adequate arrangements and facilities are in place for any member of staff or student requiring assistance during evacuation of the Groups premises.
6. Plan, co-ordinate and conduct periodic fire safety inspections / audits
7. Line management of the Business Continuity Co-ordinator
About You
8. Previous experience in a similar role
9. Qualifications in fire prevention or fire safety are a must
10. Must have previous experience of working in Fire Safety
11. Experience of delivering fire and emergency planning training
12. Have the ability and experience of interpreting fire safety, emergency planning legislation, rules and standards and applying them effectively.
13. Experience of carrying out fire risk assessments including DSEAR and audits.
14. Active member of the Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers or Fire Protection Association
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.
Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.