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Our client in Newcastle is looking for an experienced Fire Safety Officer with the relevant experience and skills needed for this role.

Job Specification:

* To carry out fire risk assessments, fire safety inspections and DSEAR assessments

* To carry out investigations of any fire safety related incidents as required

* To prepare, assessments, CAD fire safety plans and reports

* To support the development and monitoring of corporate policy and strategies in relation to the Council’s internal fire safety standards and codes of practice

* To assist in designing, procuring and delivering appropriate fire safety training

* To keep up to date with developments in fire safety related legislation, technical standards and disciplines/approaches to fire safety management

* To develop and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with directorates and relevant external stakeholders as appropriate

Personal Specifications:

* NVQ L3 qualification as a minimum in fire risk assessment or fire safety audit

* Recent experience carrying out fire risk assessments in a range of premises in different sectors, producing reports incorporating proportionate, cost[1]effective advice, and can provide examples

* Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety regulations and relevant technical standards, to advise and support managers set standards and drive fire safety improvements and can provide examples

* Experience in conducting DSEAR assessments