Fire Safety Officer

Join HMP Bronzefield as a Fire Safety Officer and play a vital role in maintaining a safe custodial environment for staff, prisoners, and visitors. This role is responsible for all aspects of fire prevention, protection, and emergency response across the site. You’ll provide expert fire safety advice, conduct inspections, deliver training, and ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation and standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety of a complex environment while developing your expertise in fire risk management and emergency planning.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a team where you can act with purpose, make an impact, and thrive in your own way.

For more information on Sodexo Careers, please visit Sodexo Careers.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as the fire safety subject matter expert, providing guidance and producing technical documentation.

• Manage fire risk assessments, inspections, remedial actions, and maintain accurate compliance records.

• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of fire safety programmes, policies, and procedures.

• Deliver fire safety training to staff, including fire awareness, evacuation procedures, and Fire Response Team (FRT) readiness.

• Plan and coordinate fire drills, participate in incident management, and liaise with local Fire & Rescue Services.

• Provide professional advice on fire safety for refurbishment, new builds, and changes to existing facilities.

Please see the attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in fire safety, inspection, or risk assessment, with strong knowledge of UK fire legislation.

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety, with membership of a relevant professional body (IFE, IFSM, or equivalent).

• Excellent communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills.

• Calm, decisive, and effective under pressure, including during emergency situations.

• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities with attention to detail.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in a secure custodial environment.

Desirable:

Experience in custodial or similar environments, NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate (or equivalent).

Please note:

The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced Vetting Level 1 and DBS checks.

Package Description

• Salary: £29,652 – £33,359 + £3,729.24 per annum

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week

• Benefits: Free car park, free lunch from the canteen, onsite gym

Working with Sodexo is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you, allows you to act with purpose, and gives you the chance to thrive.

Additional Sodexo benefits include:

• Retirement plan

• Discounts with over 1,900 brands

• Gym discounts to support a healthy lifestyle

• Confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme offering emotional, legal, and financial support

For further details regarding Sodexo benefits, please see the attached information.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through our combination of On-Site Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome to be themselves and thrive. We encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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