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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced fire safety professional to join the University’s Health and Safety Team. We are a small team of health, safety and fire professionals who provide a crucial service to the University in shaping and driving its health and safety culture and ensuring that it remains a sustained strategic priority.
The Fire Safety Adviser is a vital, high-profile role, you will take the lead on fire safety, using your specialist fire safety knowledge to:
As a member of the Health and Safety Team you will work collaboratively and in partnership across all the University’s academic College’s and Professional Services, though with particular focus on the University’s Estates Team.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to build, develop and continually improve fire safety management at UWE Bristol. It will suit a well-rounded, highly motivated fire safety professional who is able to engage and influence at all levels and has a pragmatic customer-focused approach to fire safety.
You should have substantial experience and a comprehensive practical knowledge of fire safety in the UK, having worked within large, complex organisations with a broad range of fire safety risks.
Your experience should include completing fire risk assessments, and developing, implementing, and managing fire risk assessment programmes. Also, supporting, and advising upon fire safety in new building projects, alterations, implementing and delivering fire safety training and conducting fire safety audits.
You will have an IQ Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or other equivalent level 4 fire safety qualification and will meet the competency criteria for fire risk assessors. Ideally you will be at least a graduate member of the IFE or other relevant professional body.
Applicants who may be working towards their qualifications and who have some fire risk assessment and advisory experience are also encouraged, as there is opportunity for development, though please note the salary will be reflected accordingly. Applicants are actively encouraged to contact the University using the details in this advert to explore this opportunity.
There is a requirement for excellent IT skills with experience across MS Office is essential especially word and excel. The role will require extensive utilisation of these packages for analysing data, monitoring and management of fire risk assessment actions and producing reports to all levels at the University.
You should have a drive towards helping us to build, develop and continually improve our fire safety culture at UWE Bristol and be able to work with a high level of autonomy.
Where is this role based?
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Alison Weeks on 0117 328 2076 or email: alison.weeks@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus during the week commencing 4 th June 2026.
This is a full time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.
This post is not available on a job share basis.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
Right to Work in the UK - If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist .
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.
We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
The Fire Safety Adviser is a vital, high-profile role, you will take the lead on fire safety, using your specialist fire safety knowledge to:
- Act as the University's appointed competent fire safety person
- Develop and implement the University’s Fire Safety Management System
- Implement and manage the Fire Risk Assessment programme
- Support and advise upon fire safety in new building projects, refurbishments etc.
- Conduct fire safety audits to monitor practice and performance
- Develop, implement and deliver fire safety training
- Be the main contact for all fire safety matters.
As a member of the Health and Safety Team you will work collaboratively and in partnership across all the University’s academic College’s and Professional Services, though with particular focus on the University’s Estates Team.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity to build, develop and continually improve fire safety management at UWE Bristol. It will suit a well-rounded, highly motivated fire safety professional who is able to engage and influence at all levels and has a pragmatic customer-focused approach to fire safety.
You should have substantial experience and a comprehensive practical knowledge of fire safety in the UK, having worked within large, complex organisations with a broad range of fire safety risks.
Your experience should include completing fire risk assessments, and developing, implementing, and managing fire risk assessment programmes. Also, supporting, and advising upon fire safety in new building projects, alterations, implementing and delivering fire safety training and conducting fire safety audits.
You will have an IQ Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or other equivalent level 4 fire safety qualification and will meet the competency criteria for fire risk assessors. Ideally you will be at least a graduate member of the IFE or other relevant professional body.
Applicants who may be working towards their qualifications and who have some fire risk assessment and advisory experience are also encouraged, as there is opportunity for development, though please note the salary will be reflected accordingly. Applicants are actively encouraged to contact the University using the details in this advert to explore this opportunity.
There is a requirement for excellent IT skills with experience across MS Office is essential especially word and excel. The role will require extensive utilisation of these packages for analysing data, monitoring and management of fire risk assessment actions and producing reports to all levels at the University.
You should have a drive towards helping us to build, develop and continually improve our fire safety culture at UWE Bristol and be able to work with a high level of autonomy.
Where is this role based?
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Alison Weeks on 0117 328 2076 or email: alison.weeks@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus during the week commencing 4 th June 2026.
This is a full time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.
This post is not available on a job share basis.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
Right to Work in the UK - If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist .
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.
We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
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LocationBristol, England, United Kingdom
Posted24 Apr 2026
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SponsorshipVisa Sponsored ✓
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