At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
We are currently looking for a
Fire Safety Manager
to join our successful and dynamic Building Services Team. Working within the existing Building Services team, you will be responsible for the completion of Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Safety Inspections, Fire Safety Follow on works raised from the Fire Risk Assessments and the delivery of fire safety improvement works such as sprinklers both within our Housing, Corporate and Operational buildings. As the Fire Safety Manager, we require you to have the following qualifications and experience: Qualifications Construction or Social Housing experience essential BSC/NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ6 in Occupational Health & Safety (+5-10 years full-time practical applications) Experienced qualified Trainer (PTLLS) Current driving licence Experience Good working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act Experience of writing specifications for fire safety project work Experience of procuring fire safety construction work Experience of administrating fire safety project work Experience as a Lead Auditor Good working knowledge Passive and re-active fire protection Good working knowledge of building construction, including non-traditional built properties Proficient policy writer and reviewer Knowledge of standing orders and procurement regulations IT literate with advanced excel capability (pivots/graphs/formulae etc.) Extensive experience of managing a small team of surveyors Extensive contractor management experience CDM/non-CDM and project management Experience in delivering presentations to senior management team Ability to run training in relation to fire safety to both technical and non-technical staff Your next role As part of your duties, you will be asked to review the existing service delivery, with the aim to implement new strategies to ensure that Swindon Borough Council assets are maintained to a high standard within available resources. You will also be asked to work with both residents, tenants, Councillors and the Health and Safety Executive both face to face and at meetings, reporting findings and delivering presentations in relation to Fire Safety. You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role). As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work-life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you. Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application; you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role. Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
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Fire Safety Manager
to join our successful and dynamic Building Services Team. Working within the existing Building Services team, you will be responsible for the completion of Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Safety Inspections, Fire Safety Follow on works raised from the Fire Risk Assessments and the delivery of fire safety improvement works such as sprinklers both within our Housing, Corporate and Operational buildings. As the Fire Safety Manager, we require you to have the following qualifications and experience: Qualifications Construction or Social Housing experience essential BSC/NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ6 in Occupational Health & Safety (+5-10 years full-time practical applications) Experienced qualified Trainer (PTLLS) Current driving licence Experience Good working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act Experience of writing specifications for fire safety project work Experience of procuring fire safety construction work Experience of administrating fire safety project work Experience as a Lead Auditor Good working knowledge Passive and re-active fire protection Good working knowledge of building construction, including non-traditional built properties Proficient policy writer and reviewer Knowledge of standing orders and procurement regulations IT literate with advanced excel capability (pivots/graphs/formulae etc.) Extensive experience of managing a small team of surveyors Extensive contractor management experience CDM/non-CDM and project management Experience in delivering presentations to senior management team Ability to run training in relation to fire safety to both technical and non-technical staff Your next role As part of your duties, you will be asked to review the existing service delivery, with the aim to implement new strategies to ensure that Swindon Borough Council assets are maintained to a high standard within available resources. You will also be asked to work with both residents, tenants, Councillors and the Health and Safety Executive both face to face and at meetings, reporting findings and delivering presentations in relation to Fire Safety. You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role). As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work-life balance. For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, revitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you. Read the role profile and select the Apply button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application process. Clicking the ‘Apply’ button on this job website is not an application; you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role. Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
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