Average Fire Advisor salary in the UK

Chichester College Group have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Fire Safety Advisor. You will join us on full time, 1 year fixed term basis. In return, we will offer a competitive salary of £44,643 - £48,325 per annum (inclusive of £5,000 Market Forces supplement*). The Fire Safety Advisor role: Chichester College Group is seeking an experienced and proactive Fire Safety Advisor to take a lead role in all aspects of fire safety across our multiple sites. This is a key position with responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of fire safety for our learners, staff, and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, knowledgeable fire safety professional who enjoys working collaboratively and influencing at all levels. You will lead on all aspects of fire safety management, providing expert advice across diverse sites. The role includes completing and reviewing fire risk assessments, overseeing and driving the completion of identified actions and ensuring robust fire safety arrangements are embedded and maintained across all sites. Key Responsibilities of ourFire Safety Advisor: Providing expert guidance, ensuring regulatory compliance promoting a positive fire safety culture.Carrying out fire risk assessments across all sites (including the review of existing site assessments) and monitoring of actions identified to ensure their compliance by responsible personnel / departments.Comprehensive review of the Group’s existing fire safety policy including, where appropriate, any alterations to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.The development and implementation of emergency evacuation processes across all sites ensuring that the individual risk factors and environments of the sites are taken into consideration. To work with the relevant departments including Estates and Facilities to ensure a successful rollout.Identifying gaps in fire safety training and develop relevant and suitable training strategies and implement these throughout the Group’s sites including, where required, the introduction of external training for specialist activities through suitable providers.Carrying out regular fire safety inspections and document findings. Our ideal Fire Safety Advisor should have the following skills and experience: Fire Safety qualification, level 4 or higher e.g. Diploma in Fire SafetyMembership of relevant professional body e.g. IFE, IFSMConducting complex fire risk assessments in an operational multi-site organisationProducing effective detailed reports relating to fire safetyExpert knowledge of current fire safety legislation, technical standards & best practice to ensure compliance Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.  Apply now to join a fantastic team! Closing date: 16 February 2026 You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed. Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. If you would like to learn more about our Fire Safety Advisor role, then please click ‘apply’ today! All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Fire Safety Advisor – Band 7Location: NHS Trust in EssexContract Type: PermanentSalary: £50,000 – £57,000 per annumWe are supporting an NHS Trust in Essex with the recruitment of an experienced Fire Safety Advisor (Band 7) to join their Estates & Facilities Directorate. The successful candidate will deliver expert fire safety management, provide professional guidance across the organisation, and support the ongoing development of a robust, compliant fire safety culture Trust-wide.As Fire Safety Advisor, you will play a central role in ensuring the safety of patients, staff and visitors through effective fire risk assessment, training, investigation, policy development and compliance oversight. Working closely with the Fire Safety Manager, you will help maintain a safe, resilient estate aligned with statutory requirements and NHS fire safety standards.Key responsibilities:Fire Risk Assessment & ComplianceConduct and review complex fire risk assessments in line with the Trust’s risk-based audit programme.Prepare comprehensive reports, action plans and recommendations to drive safety improvements.Ensure full compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order2005, HTMs, and national best practice.Monitor completion of fire safety actions and ensure close-out of identified deficiencies.Support the development and implementation of Trust-wide fire policies, safety arrangements and procedural documents.Training, Education & CultureContribute to the Fire Safety Training Needs Analysis and deliver statutory/mandatory fire safety training (face-to-face, virtual and e-learning).Promote a positive fire safety culture and support managers in fulfilling their responsibilities.Develop innovative fire safety training resources and evaluate training effectiveness.Provide advice and support to all levels of staff, including clinical, corporate and operational teams.Incident Investigation & ReportingAttend and investigate fire-related incidents, including those involving significant damage, injuries or potential fatalities.Produce detailed incident reports with root-cause analysis and recommendations for improvement.Support reduction of unwanted fire signals through proactive monitoring, data analysis and improvement initiatives.Strategic & Operational SupportSupport the Fire Safety Manager with Trust-wide strategic planning and the development of improvement programmes.Liaise with external stakeholders including Fire Authorities, Estates teams, refurb contractors and clinical governance groups.Provide specialist technical advice for refurbishments, new builds and capital projects.Assist in management of the fire safety budget and procurement of fire safety equipment.Leadership, Governance & CommunicationCommunicate effectively with senior leaders, ensuring they understand their fire safety responsibilities.Participate in clinical governance, audits, inspections and monitoring programmes.Maintain up-to-date fire safety records, systems and performance data.Demonstrate professional leadership, promoting equality, diversity and Trust values.What we’re looking for:QualificationsDegree-level education or equivalent fire safety competency (Fire Service College, FPA modules, or similar).NEBOSH National Fire Certificate (Desirable).Recognised Fire Risk Assessor qualification (Desirable).Evidence of ongoing professional development.Adult teaching qualification (Desirable).ExperienceStrong understanding of fire safety within healthcare or similarly complex environments.At least two years’ experience working in a fire safety advisory role.Experience delivering fire safety training across multiple formats.Ability to undertake and document fire risk assessments to recognised standards.Knowledge of fire safety legislation, national fire code guidance and best practice.If you would like to be considered for the Fire Safety Advisor (Band 7) role with an NHS Trust in Essex, earning £50,000 – £57,000 per annum, please submit your CV for immediate review.

Health & Safety Advisor - Fire & Compliance SpecialistLocation: South East England – principally Greater London and surrounding counties.Salary: CompetitiveDivision: Fire & Compliance DivisionOverviewMy client, an innovative and highly regarded Health and Safety specialist business, is seeking a Fire & Compliance Consultant to join their team to meet growing demand. They are looking for a problem-solver who moves away from the typical "safety police" approach; instead, they want someone who can inspire others and whom clients are genuinely pleased to see.Essential Qualifications & ExperienceFire Certification: You must hold a formal certificate in Fire Safety (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent).Technical Expertise: Proven experience in carrying out Fire Risk Assessments is essential.H&S Background: You should be H&S qualified with a track record of delivering high-quality advice.Sector Knowledge: A background in Facilities Management (FM) would be highly beneficial for this role.Mobility: A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the South East and Greater London is required.Key ResponsibilitiesExpert Consultancy: Delivering an outstanding H&S consultancy service, providing expert advice to help clients manage and reduce workplace risks.Auditing & Inspection: Conducting site visits, compliance audits, and fire-specific inspections to identify potential hazards.Bespoke Solutions: Developing and implementing health and safety procedures that comply with current UK legislation and industry standards.Culture Building: Delivering awareness programmes to employees to promote a strong safety culture and demonstrating that safety is a business benefit.Relationship Management: Successfully building client relationships to encourage new business opportunities and maintain high standards across all projects.Candidate AttributesNon-Police Approach: A creative mindset with the ability to inspire others rather than being feared by clients.Organisational Skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with outstanding attention to detail.IT Literacy: Excellent working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and ProjectWhy this role?This is an immediate opening for a professional who can work autonomously and flexibly to meet the needs of a growing, innovative business. If you can keep clients smiling while keeping them compliant, we want to hear from you!No Fire Certification?If you have all the skills and qualifications apart from the fire certification then please do apply as my client is always looking for quality candidates.