Fire Safety Manager (Technical Engineering Knowledge Required)

at  Selfridges

JOB INTRODUCTION

Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you the chance to use your skills and expertise to support fire and life safety at Selfridges? Looking for a company that wants to help further your career as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?
If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’, then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for!
We are looking for a Fire Safety Manager with fire engineering expertise, or a fire engineer looking to widen their skill set by taking on a broader remit as a Fire Safety Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING:

• Desirable - qualification in fire engineering or fire safety management at Degree or Diploma level (or equivalent)
• Desirable - membership of IFE or IFSM

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Understanding of fire safety systems and fire prevention systems
• Experience in the application of technical standards
• Be able to understand and apply knowledge of fire safety standards and guidance documents (as mentioned above BS9999 and Approved Document B Part 2)
• A subject matter expert, making sure that we are always legally compliant
• Use of MS Office

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/ BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS:

• Strong at building working relationships with key stakeholders across all levels – highly approachable and a strong communicator with the ability to influence behaviours
• Responsible, able to support the lead of the fire safety function
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a very fast paced environment
• Highly self-motivated individual with strong prioritisation skills
• Flexible approach to suit the needs of the business with a high level of care taken in each task
• Strong team player but can also work autonomously to deliver results
  Selfridges
  Salary
  Competitive plus benefits
  Annually
  Job Reference
  selfridges/TP/278495/5211
  Contract Type
  Permanent
  Closing Date
  30 September, 2024
  Job Category
  Retail
  Location
  London, United Kingdom
  15 August, 202

As the Fire Safety Manager, you will support the lead for fire safety management across the organisation, most notably in executing the various fire strategies and ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (RRFSO). As the subject matter expert, you will provide and apply technical knowledge and guidance where required to internal stakeholders.
As a Fire Safety Manager, you will: