Fire Risk Assessor (Three Years Fixed-term contract)

Are you passionate about fire safety and ready to take on a critical role
within one of the world's leading universities?





This is a role where you can really make a difference!





**About the Role:**





As a **Fire Risk Assessor** at the University of Oxford, you’ll be stepping
into a unique role where every day brings new challenges. Your mission will be
to help the University meet its legal and regulatory obligations.



You’ll be at the heart of keeping the University safe, making sure we meet all
the latest fire safety laws and regulations.





**A brief part of what you will be doing:**





• **Be an integral part of a New Fire Safety Vision:** Help us launch a brand-
new Fire Risk Assessment program across the University, using a suite of
bespoke templates built upon PAS-79, but that go further - enabling a more
pragmatic and effective assessment to be made of our unique building stock,
and the activities taking place within.





• **Inspect and Innovate:** Get hands-on inspecting our current fire safety
measures and making recommendations for improvements. You’ll help us figure
out what needs fixing and suggest smart ways to get it done in order to keep
our buildings safe for everyone.





• **Create retrospective Fire Strategies to enable on-going management of fire
safety:** Work on gathering and collating fire safety information for a wide
mix of buildings – from ancient, world-famous landmarks to high-tech labs and
student residences. You'll make sure each building has the right facilities
and management systems in place to ensure the fire strategy can work
effectively.





• **Stay Ahead of the Game:** Stay on top of the latest fire safety laws,
trends, and best practices by attending training, meetings, and conferences.
Bring new ideas to the table and help us continue to innovate and improve our
safety culture through the **EveryDaySafe** programme.





**What We Offer:**





• 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)



• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities



• Excellent contributory pension scheme



• Subsidised sports centre membership and cycle loan scheme



• Supportive childcare services and generous family leave





**What We ’re Looking For:**





**Essential Qualifications and Skills:**



• Strong knowledge of current fire safety legislation, relevant codes of
practice, British Standards, and Building Regulations.



• Recognised professional qualification in fire safety management and fire
risk assessments from credible providers (e.g., Fire Protection Association,
Fire Industry Association, NEBOSH).



• Proven experience in completing detailed Fire Risk Assessments and reports.



• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal,
with the ability to convey complex information clearly.



• A proactive and independent approach to work, as well as the ability to
collaborate effectively as part of a team.





**Desirable Qualifications and Skills:**



• Experience in fire safety within a research environment.



• Familiarity with passive and active fire systems, emergency lighting, and
smoke ventilation systems.



• Experience acting as Clerk of Works.



• Diploma in Fire Safety/Prevention or equivalent, along with membership in a
professional body (e.g., IFE, IFPO, IFSM).





**How to Apply:**





To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of
your online application:





• Covering letter/supporting statement



• Curriculum vitae (CV)



• Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)





Only applications received **before 12 pm on Tuesday 1 October 2024 can be
considered.** However, the advert will be closed before the above date if we
find a suitable candidate.





If you have the skills and experience to take on this challenging and
rewarding role, we want to hear from you. Apply today!