JOB SUMMARY

You will ensure Defence policy compliance, on behalf of the Head of Establishment (HoE), to fire safety in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – Part 2 Fire Safety Duties. You will provide subject matter expertise across the Unit.
This fast-paced SME role requires a high degree of Fire Safety Management knowledge and communication skills, that allow effective interaction at all levels of rank, both Service and civilian, and across internal and external agencies.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist the HoE with the implementation and ongoing management and maintenance of the unit Fire Safety Management System (FSMS).
Manage and maintain the Station Fire Safety Management Plan.
Ensure that all buildings have a current Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and all relevant parties receive copies as determined by the FSMS.
Ensure that all FRA action plans are monitored until actions are completed in liaison with Building Custodians (BC) and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)/Infra personnel.
Assist with mitigation and communication of outstanding fire risks, liaising with Fire Safety Subject Matter Experts (SME), the Stn Cdr / HoE and wider Chain of Command (CoC).
Ensure that significant risks are elevated to the HoE to ensure the Accountable Person (AP) is aware of risks that they are holding.
Manage and maintain Station Fire Orders and wider unit fire policies.
Ensure a programme of risk-based assurance is in place and conduct assurance of fire safety measures in unit buildings, ensuring that findings are dealt with appropriately.
Assist BCs with development of building fire orders and evacuation plans and assist with fire evacuation drills as required.
Ensure fire and false alarms are reported in accordance with Defence policy.
Assist with delivery and management of Fire Safety training/briefing requirements.
Organise Fire Safety meetings and prepare information for wider Safety forums and Executive level Safety meetings.
Maintain communications with Fire Safety SMEs and Station SHEF Advisors and unit Infra personnel.
Assist with emergency planning for fire emergencies and exercises, liaise with Local Authority Fire Rescue Services (LAFRS), arrange training with LAFRS and manage fire pack ups held at unit Guardrooms/main entry points.
Maintain liaison with Chief Fire Safety Officer (CFSO) and prepare Station documentation for assurance audits conducted by the CESO RAF and the Defence Fire Safety Regulator (DFSR).

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £29,580, Ministry of Defence contributes £8,569 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years
• 8 Public and Bank holidays
• Free Parking
• Access to onsite facilities including gymnasium and dining

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

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