PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria
Essential
Desirable How
Identified and Assessed *For ‘How identified and assessed’ use: AP - application, AS - assessment, I - interview, P - presentation, R - references Education/ Qualification and Training
Educated to Degree Standard or Similar Holder of a fire risk assessment qualification
X X X X
AP/I AP/I AP/I AP/I
Membership of a Fire industry professional body (IFE or equivalent) Membership to an industry recognised Fire Risk Assessment register or working towards accreditation Knowledge/ Skills Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards and current guidance Knowledge of passive and active fire protection systems within buildings Demonstrable experience of risk management and fire strategy Experience of providing fire safety training and toolbox talks/safety briefs to non-fire safety professionals Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including an ability to write technical and non-technical papers such as audits and reports as required A good knowledge of IT based technical libraries for sourcing up to date information and legislation Experience Experience of undertaking fire risk assessments in complex buildings or high-risk environments Experience in identifying fire protection observations and developing scopes of work for the remedial works Demonstrable experience of controlling and minimising risks within the workplace Previous experience of working in the Higher Education/ Health Care Sector Competent in conducting Fire Risk Assessments Demonstrable experience in fire safety management
X
AP/I/P
X
AP/I/P
X
AP/I/P AP/I/P
X X
AP/I
X
AP/I
X
AP/I
X
AP/I
X
AP/I/P
X
AP/I
X
AP/I/P
X
AP/I
Experience in auditing management systems
X
AP/I/P AP/I/P
Experience on providing advice, recommendations and supporting documentation
X
Experience in developing procedural documentation
X
AP/I
Personal Characteristics/ Other Requirements
High attention to detail is required for the day to day duties of this role Excellent interpersonal skills and great communicator Able to prioritise time and resources to meet workload Innovative and practical approach to problem solving Committed to continuing professional development Ability to work well on own initiative or as part of a wider team
X X X X X X X X
AP/I/P
AP/I AP/I
AP/I/P
AP/I AP/I AP/I AP/I
Strong customer services focus
Approachable and always willing to help
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