Estate Fire Safety and Statutory Compliance Officer

Application Deadline: 27 February 2025

Department: Central Estates & Facilities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Multiple sites

Compensation: £38,736 - £43,603 / year

Description

Sandwell College is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Estate Fire Safety and Statutory Compliance Manager to oversee and ensure fire safety and statutory compliance across all college properties. In this pivotal role, you will apply your expertise in fire safety regulations, statutory compliance, and risk management to maintain a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

As the Estate Fire Safety and Statutory Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for managing comprehensive fire safety programs, conducting regular audits and inspections, and ensuring that all college estates adhere to legal requirements. Your proactive approach will be essential in identifying potential risks and implementing effective strategies to mitigate them, thereby safeguarding our community and infrastructure.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Candidates must have a NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety or equivalent and a Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH General Certificate). Relevant estates or facilities management qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3/4) is desirable. At least three years’ experience in a similar role, with expertise in fire risk assessments, audits, and statutory compliance, is essential.

A full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle is required for travel across the college’s eight properties. The role also involves occasional out of hours activities for emergencies and work at heights or in confined spaces as needed.

Benefits

• Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards
• Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)
• Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more
• Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks
• Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms
• Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)
• Access to a huge range of high street discounts
• Free will writing
• Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains
• Free flu vaccine
• Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms