Fire Risk Officer

Your New CompanyYou will be joining a large, well-established university with a diverse and complex estate, including teaching facilities, laboratories, student accommodation, catering spaces, and public buildings. The institution is committed to providing a safe and compliant environment for its community and visitors, underpinned by a strong Estates and Facilities function and a proactive health and safety culture. Your New RoleAs a Fire Risk Officer, you will act as the lead specialist for fire safety across the university estate. Working closely with Estates and Health and Safety teams, you will ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and associated regulations. Key responsibilities include:Undertaking and managing fire risk assessments across a varied university estateDeveloping and maintaining fire strategies for academic, residential, and specialist buildingsManaging and tracking remedial works arising from audits and inspectionsOverseeing fire safety systems, statutory inspections, and maintenance regimesDelivering fire safety advice, guidance, and training to staff and stakeholdersMonitoring compliance performance and reporting through governance structuresManaging external consultants, contractors, and procurement processesYou will play a key role in safeguarding a large university population, ensuring fire safety standards are consistently maintained and continuously improved. What You''ll ..... full job details .....