Health and Safety Advisor Fire and DSEAR
| Posting date: | 25 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA20 2YB |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1022707/145829 |
Summary
Job Description
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00am till 4:00pm
- between £45,000 and £5,000 per annum
- 12 month fixed term (maternity cover)
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Areyou passionate about driving high standards in fire safety and risk management?As the Sodexo Fire & DSEAR Advisor for our prestigious Leonardo Helicopterscontract in Yeovil, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust Fire Safetyand DSEAR governance. Working closely with internal teams and externalstakeholders, you will develop, implement, and maintain LHUK’s Fire Safety andDSEAR strategy, foster a positive fire safety culture across the estate, andestablish a best-in-class Fire Safety and DSEAR Management System.
KeyResponsibilities:
- Be the trusted expert– Provide professional fire safety advice to managers, staff, consultants, and project teams across the estate.
- Drive compliance– Lead and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), ensuring action plans are accurate, up to date, and aligned with regulations.
- Support safe design– Prepare FRAs for refurbishment and new build projects, and manage DSEAR assessments with practical, effective control measures.
- Lead investigations– Analyse fire incidents to identify root causes and recommend proactive risk-reduction strategies.
- Act as the key contact– Manage petroleum licensing, liaise with insurers, and support business continuity through expert fire safety input.
- Build strong partnerships– Maintain collaborative relationships with Fire & Rescue Services and the on-site LHUK Fire Service.
WhatWe’re Looking For:
- Industry-recognised expertisewith qualifications such as CFPA, NEBOSH Fire Certificate, or Level 4 Diploma, and membership at GIFireE (or equivalent) level.
- Proven leadership experiencedelivering high-impact Fire Risk Assessments and DSEAR compliance, ideally with over 10 years in fire safety and hazardous risk environments.
- In-depth knowledge and strategic insightinto UK fire safety legislation, DSEAR/ATEX regulations, and hazardous area classification standards.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, guide, and collaborate effectively across all organisational levels.
- Commitment to excellencethrough professional memberships (e.g., NAHFO, IFE, IFSM, IOSH) and a passion for building a strong safety culture.
What weoffer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be partof something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day
Ready to elevate your fire safetycareer? Join us as a Fire Safety Advisor and take the lead in driving safetyexcellence, protecting people, and shaping safer workplaces — your next chapterstarts here.