Fire Safety Specialist

Job Summary

Fire Safety Specialist

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our supportive Health, Safety & Sustainability team. In this role, you will use your expert knowledge, communication skills, and proactive approach to fire safety to help maintain a safe learning environment and buildings for all our staff and learners.

What You Will Do

• Lead Safety Compliance: Develop, conduct, and review fire risk assessments across our complex, multi-site organisation to identify hazards and implement effective control measures. Ensure effective detection and fire prevention within buildings.

• Coordinate Emergency Planning: Ensure a fire safety arrangements are in place to accommodate everyone across all our college sites including personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs)

• Provide Expert Guidance: Act as a professional point of contact for staff, learners, contractors and enforcement bodies . Offering clear advice, technical insights into fire stopping and building adaptations and fire safety training.

• Investigate & Report: Conduct thorough internal audits and fire-related incident investigations, producing accurate reports and actionable recommendations to prevent future risks.

Must-Haves

• Proven Experience: A minimum of 5 years' proven experience managing fire safety, identifying hazards, and implementing fire strategies within a complex, multi-site organisation.

• Qualifications: A recognised Level 6 (degree-level) fire safety qualification or equivalent, alongside a strong command of up-to-date fire safety legislation.

• Mobility & Licensing: A valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle to effectively cover and travel between all college sites.

Flexibility & Adjustments

• Working Options: We are committed to fostering a positive, modern safety culture and value a flexible approach to operational cover and team collaboration.

• Interview Accommodations: Please let us know if you require any adjustments, digital accommodations, or alternative formats during the application and interview process.

• Language & Culture: We deeply value Welsh culture, heritage, and language. Applications submitted in Welsh are highly welcomed, and the ability to communicate in both Welsh and English is a desirable asset for this role.

Want to find out more? For an informal conversation about the role and our working environment, please contact the Health, Safety & Sustainability Manager at jenny.prendergast@cambria.ac.uk.

Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave