Fire Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,974.00 to £38,214.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 34974 - 38214 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 August 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 4HJ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JUL20256003 |
Summary
About the Fire Safety Officer Role:We are seeking a committed and experienced Fire Safety Officer to join our Health and Safety team. In this key position, you will act as the Group’s primary fire safety lead, collaborating closely with the Health and Safety Manager, Property and Environment teams, and senior leaders to maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors across all campuses.As the Group’s Fire Safety Officer, you will ensure full compliance with fire safety legislation and best practices within varied educational settings. This role demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong IT capabilities, and the ability to manage a dynamic workload-including urgent, unplanned tasks-efficiently under pressure. Your responsibilities will include conducting and reviewing fire risk assessments, updating fire safety policies and emergency procedures, delivering training sessions, and leading investigations after fire incidents to promote a proactive fire safety culture.Key Responsibilities of the Fire Safety Officer:Serve as the Group’s lead fire safety officer, ensuring adherence to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other applicable standards.Carry out, evaluate, and update fire risk assessments, identifying hazards and proposing effective control measures tailored to educational environments.Develop and maintain fire safety policies, emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, and provide training to staff and learners.Manage fire door inspections and ensure compliance with UK fire safety regulations and standards.Lead or assist investigations following fire incidents, fostering continuous improvement and reinforcing a robust fire safety culture among diverse learner groups, including individuals with disabilities or limited English skills.Permanent | full-time | Located at any of our campuses Fire Safety Officer is responsible for all of our locations in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Surrey, travel between sites is required.What do you need to be successful as a Fire Safety Officer at Activate Learning?The ideal candidate should possess recognised fire safety qualifications and certifications, including NEBOSH and IFE credentials, along with practical experience in fire risk assessment, particularly within educational settings. A strong understanding of fire safety legislation, standards, and challenges in diverse learning environments is essential.Key Qualification and Experience Requirements:Must hold a NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management or an equivalent Level 3/4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification; be a member of the Institution of Fire Engineers or hold relevant IFE qualifications.Certified as a Fire Door Inspector under the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) or hold an equivalent certification.Demonstrated experience in fire risk assessments in educational environments, with knowledge of fire safety regulations, standards (e.g., Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 9999), and awareness of challenges related to diverse adult learners including those with disabilities or limited English skills.Who we areActivate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Why work with the Activate Learning Group?Here are some of our benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for Activate Learning staff.Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits pageApplicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.