Apprentice Fire Safety Adviser

To implement the requirements of the university-wide fire safety strategy and to assist in the planning of university’s fire safety activities under the direction of the Fire Safety Manager, delivering a positive fire safety culture To assist the Fire Safety Manager in the development and review of a range fire risk assessments, policies and procedures on fire safety, ensuring legal compliance and good practice To develop a skill set to allow them to undertake a range of fire safety monitoring activities to assure the university on fire safety compliance To develop a skill set to deliver a range of professional advisory and training services on the range of fire safety and emergency planning issues affecting the university, supporting the university community To participate and contribute to the work of the wider Health and Safety Team

Training:
Fire Safety Inspector Level 4  Guided distance learning through self-study using bespoke web-based Xact Learning Environment (XLE) Virtual tutor-led classroom delivery involving one-to-one and group activities Assessments Application of knowledge, skills and behaviours within the workplace

Training Outcome:

This is a permanent position and upon completion of this apprenticeship, apprentices can achieve professional recognition with:

Chartered Association of Building Engineers Institution of Fire Engineers Institute of Fire Safety Managers

Employer Description:
Our University is situated just off of the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are easily accessible by public transport; a 5-minute walk from the train station and bus stops within the campus. We have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to cycle to work with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are Faculty, Student, or a member of a Professional Services Team, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm. Some occasional shifts, to include evenings and weekends, working onsite at the campus. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Delivering training,Good interpersonal skills,Interpret complex legislation,Self motivated,Inspires best practice,Numeracy and report writing,Uni experience desirable,Presenting to groups