Fire Safety and Emergency Planning Manager
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 providing advice in all areas of fire safety management and business continuity, having an input into design and development of new projects and identifying areas of concern in current and future buildings.
Fantastic benefits including 39 days annual 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
* To lead on the Group's Fire Safety Strategy by producing appropriate fire safety policies, procedures and guidance documents
* Maintain appropriate records to meet local and statutory requirements
* Lead on the Group's 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
* 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 with all safety legislative requirements
* 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 Group's premises
* Plan, co-ordinate and conduct periodic fire safety inspections / audits
* Line management of the Business Continuity Co-ordinator
About You
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Qualifications in fire prevention or fire safety are a must
* Must have previous experience of working in Fire Safety
* Experience of delivering fire and emergency planning training
* Have the ability and experience of interpreting fire safety, emergency planning legislation, rules and standards and applying them effectively
* Experience of carrying out fire risk assessments including DSEAR and audits
* 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: 44 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum and Management; 39 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum support and business support
* 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 and gym
* Travel and commuting: Discounted travel through various schemes
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities
About Us
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with a mission to make a positive difference to people’s lives through education and training. We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions and provide training and professional development to help our workforce 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
We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in recruitment. Our processes aim to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To learn more about our EDI objectives, please review our information on our site.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with candidates submitted speculatively through agencies not expressly instructed for a vacancy on our Preferred Supplier List.
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