This is
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a Regional Position covering a large geographical area across the
Midlands and South, (With occasional travel to the North) so a
clean driving license and own car is essential. All mileage and
travel costs are expensed.
We
develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives
of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our two
brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish
apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from
bistros and bars, to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of
course, exceptional service throughout. Whats more, through our
dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in
the local community with the support they need to remain
independent. Its retirement, but not as the UK has known
it.
Role
purpose
The Fire Safety Advisor
will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Audley
Group’s Fire Safety Strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant
fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire
Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety
(England) Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022.
Working in collaboration with the Operations Team, General
Managers, and Facilities Managers, the Advisor will help ensure
that robust fire safety standards are consistently maintained
across the organisation.
Supporting the Health
& Safety Manager, the Advisor will help foster a strong,
proactive fire safety culture across Audley Group by providing
competent advice and monitoring compliance with key statutory
requirements. This includes developing and supporting critical fire
safety measures such as fire door inspections, evacuation
procedures, resident communications, and other mandated fire
prevention and protection activities. The Advisor will also play an
active role in delivering fire safety training or talks,
coordinating fire drills, conducting internal fire safety audits,
and supporting incident investigations to ensure ongoing compliance
and continuous improvement in fire safety management.
Principal
Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
* Support the Health & Safety Manager in the
development, implementation, and maintenance of Audley Group’s Fire
Safety Strategy and related management systems, ensuring compliance
with relevant fire safety legislation and standards across all
villages
* Provide competent day-to-day fire
safety advice to Operations and Village teams, fostering a positive
fire safety culture through effective collaboration
* Attend and support external fire risk assessments
conducted by competent assessors, helping to capture key outcomes
and ensure timely action on findings
* Conduct
internal fire safety audits and inspections, identifying best
practices and areas of non-compliance, and delivering clear,
actionable recommendations for improvement
* Attend and lead on matters identified for discussion with
the Fire Safety Focus Group
* Assist in the
review and continuous improvement of fire risk management
procedures, evacuation plans, and resident
communications
* Support the implementation of
fire safety-related change initiatives, ensuring alignment with
Audley Group policies, statutory requirements, and fire safety best
practices
* Deliver fire safety training
sessions to staff at all levels, enhancing awareness and competence
in fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation
procedures
* Organise and conduct fire safety
talks and awareness sessions for owners and residents, ensuring
clear communication of fire safety responsibilities and evacuation
procedures
* Stay up to date with relevant fire
safety legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022,
Building Safety Act 2022) and industry standards (e.g. PAS
79-1:2020, BS 9792:2025), assisting the Health & Safety Manager
in advising key stakeholders on legal implications and emerging
trends
* Act as a liaison with external
enforcement bodies (e.g. Fire Services, Local Authorities, Building
Safety Regulator) on fire safety compliance matters, supporting the
Health & Safety Manager as required
* Support the management of high-risk buildings (HRBs) in
accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including assisting
with the development of building safety case reports, monitoring
fire safety measures, and ensuring ongoing compliance with
regulatory duties placed on the Accountable Person
* Contribute to the preparation of fire safety performance
reports for the Risk and Governance Committee, identifying trends,
key issues, and supporting the development of improvement
strategies
* Identify and escalate deficiencies
in fire safety systems, procedures, or operational practices that
may pose risks to residents, employees, or visitors
* Support investigations of fire-related incidents or near
misses, assisting in root cause analysis and recommending
preventive measures to avoid recurrence
* Collect, manage, and input fire safety-related data into
the organisation’s enterprise risk management system
Key Skills &
Requirements:
* Proven
experience as a Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Risk Assessor, or in a
Fire Engineering role, ideally within residential high-risk
buildings (HRBs) or other complex multi-occupancy
environments
* Holds a relevant fire safety
qualification, such as the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, an
officially recognised Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment,
certification in Fire Engineering, or equivalent.
* Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the
Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), or the Institution of
Fire Engineers (IFE), ideally including registration on a
recognised Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Engineering register (e.g.,
Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register, IFE Register)
* Comprehensive understanding of UK fire safety
legislation, including:
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)
Order 2005
Fire Safety Act 2021
Fire Safety
(England) Regulations 2022
Building Safety Act 2022
including duties relating to high-risk buildings (HRBs)
* Experience supporting or undertaking fire risk
assessments, particularly within complex or high-risk buildings,
and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are
implemented
* Familiarity with current fire
safety standards and guidance, including PAS 79-1:2020, BS
9792:2025, and PAS 9980
* Willing and able to
travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays
Benefits
*
* Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan
Scheme
* 25 days holiday + Bank
Holidays
* Company pension scheme, with a 5%
company contribution
* Life Assurance
x3
* 50% discount on food and drinks at all our
restaurants nationwide
* Guest suites at staff
rates at all our luxury villages nationwide
* Salary sacrifice schemes
* Free
membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts
at all major retailers
* Refer a friend bonus
scheme and more
Audley Group is proud to be an
equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action
employer. 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. See also
‘DE&I policy/statement’
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