KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

It is essential that the post holder has:

• Expert knowledge of RRFO 2005
• Expert knowledge of associated statutory compliance regulation and legislation
• Expert knowledge of maximising resources and managing budgets effectively in a commercially focussed and financially disciplined environment
• Expert in working credibly with different organisations through partnerships, to deliver complex, high-profile works to tight deadlines.
• Expert in working with a variety of service providers and matching their needs and aspirations within an agreed specification
• Proven ability to lead and motivate external and internal teams
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deliver works to strict deadlines
• Pragmatic and analytical approach to problem solving
• Ability to work with sensitivity and within a political environment
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence
• The ability to produce documentation concisely and to a range of audiences
• Strong personal and inter-personal skills including team building, communications, motivation, leadership and the ability to develop and maintain effective partnership working

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £36,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worcester WR5 2NP
Application deadline: 24/06/2025
Expected start date: 30/06/202

• Manage, monitor and review the implementation of the WCC Fire Policy/Strategy, Service Procedures and Risk Assessment control measures
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule of Fire risk affected premises for both Corporate and Maintained Schools, and ensure that a comprehensive database of current asset data and risk information is maintained
• Manage the timely delivery and quality assure at Corporate and Maintained School premises, all Fire task, including but not limited to, new Fire risk assessments where necessary, Fire risk assessment reviews, Fire door inspections and weekly Fire checks
• At Corporate premises, manage and program the risk based and timely delivery of all physical remedial works and management actions arising from Fire risk assessment
• At Maintained School premises inform, monitor and review the risk based and timely delivery of all physical remedial works and management actions arising from Fire risk assessment
• For Corporate sites, work closely with the Project Management team and any other Fire related external resource to ensure that Fire compliance is considered, implemented and manged effectively throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Across the portfolio, inform, manage and monitor Contractors in their competency, H&S compliance and the effective delivery of surveying and consultancy including Fire Strategy and Fire Compartmentation planning and advice
• At all premises manage and investigate any incidents of Fire outbreak, liaising with stakeholders, management and external agencies as required
• For all properties maintain detailed, accurate and up to date records of risk assessments and the discharging of actions arising, so as to be able to produce real time management reports and position statements
• Manage and monitor supply chain performance so as to ensure that all relevant KPIs and any other associated performance related targets are maintained or exceeded and to personally address any shortfalls
• Ensure that all staff engaged in the management of Fire hold relevant and up to date qualifications or training
• Across the portfolio, actively assist in the development and delivery of in-house training as and where required