Fire Risk Business Partner

Description:

We’re looking for a Fire Risk Business Partner to join us across the Northwest and Midlands region. Contractually you’ll be based at Altrincham, however you will work a hybrid working pattern consisting of home, hub and site work. Travel is required for this role; therefore, you will need hold a full driving licence and be willing to stay overnight when required.

Internally you’ll be known as Operational Risk Business Partner – Fire.

What it's like to work here

Reporting into the Senior Operational Risk business Partner, you’ll be part of a team of 11, made up of Fire and Health & Safety professionals. You’ll have the unique opportunity to shape fire safety strategies for the National Trust in your regions and protecting historical structures significant to our heritage. You won’t just report findings, you’ll collaborate and partner with our property teams, helping them find solutions and influencing them to be successful.

What you'll be doing

You’ll be providing specialist fire safety advice on the ground to the properties you look after. You will enable operational staff to meet their fire safety and general compliance responsibilities.

Working within your region, you’ll develop a pragmatic approach to fire safety, enabling each Property General Manager to determine and plan for mitigating actions. You’ll support General Managers and Property Heads of Departments as required to deliver that plan, not taking away accountability for compliance from the operating line.

Who we're looking for

• a relevant qualification in fire safety & fire risk assessment such as: Fire Protection Association, NEBOSH, Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers
• listed on a nationally recognised register for fire risk assessors or have suitable comparable practical experience of fire risk assessing
• risk management expertise (especially fire risk) and comprehensive knowledge of the relevant legislative framework in particular the areas of fire and building regulations
• knowledge of completing fire risk assessments within a range of buildings including (but not limited to) offices, sleeping accommodation & retail and catering
• demonstratable influencing skills as well as the ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• £44,499 pa
  
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
  

Close April 13th