Fire Safety Officer

Join us at EIT:

At the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), we’re on a mission to translate scientific discovery into real world impact. We bring together visionary scientists, technologists, engineers, researchers, educators and innovators to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges in four transformative areas:

• Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology
• Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
• Climate Change & Managing CO₂
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

This is ambitious work - work that demands curiosity, courage, and a relentless drive to make a difference. At EIT, you’ll join a community built on excellence, innovation, tenacity, trust, and collaboration, where bold ideas become real-world breakthroughs. Together, we push boundaries, embrace complexity, and create solutions to scale ideas from lab to society. Explore more at www.eit.org.

Your Role:

We are looking for a knowledgeable Fire Safety Officer to ensure fire safety arrangements across all company sites meet UK legislation, internal policies, and industry best practice. In this role, you will support the development and implementation of fire safety systems, conduct inspections and risk assessments, deliver staff training, and advise management on fire prevention and emergency planning. Your work will be critical in protecting people, property, and ensuring business continuity across a diverse and geographically dispersed estate.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across all company premises in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other applicable UK legislation.
• Develop action plans based on FRAs and monitor completion of remedial works.
• Maintain up-to-date fire safety records, site documentation, and compliance reporting.
• Carry out regular inspections of fire alarms, detection systems, emergency lighting, fire doors, extinguishers, and other fire safety equipment.
• Ensure all fire protection systems are maintained, tested, and serviced according to statutory requirements and company standards.
• Liaise with contractors, facilities teams, and external auditors regarding fire safety maintenance and improvements.
• Deliver fire safety training including fire marshal/warden training, evacuation procedures, and toolbox talks.
• Promote a proactive fire safety culture through ongoing engagement and communication with managers and staff.
• Develop and review site-specific emergency evacuation plans and procedures.
• Lead and coordinate fire drills across all sites, ensuring effectiveness and compliance.
• Act as the subject-matter expert (SME) for fire safety incidents and investigations.
• Support the creation and implementation of fire safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Fire Safety (England) Regulations and local authority requirements.
• Prepare reports for senior management summarising compliance status, risks, actions, and performance metrics.
• Work closely with site leaders, facilities teams, security, and external stakeholders such as fire and rescue services.
• Provide expert guidance on fire safety considerations for new projects, building modifications, and refurbishment works.

Requirements

Requirements:

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• IFE Level 3 or above qualification.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate.
• Proven experience in a fire safety role, ideally within a multi-site organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Strong experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to train and influence staff at all levels.
• Strong organisational and reporting abilities.
• Experience of advising on construction projects and fire strategies.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Experience within a scientific, laboratory, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working in a large multi-site company.

Benefits

Our Benefits:

• £45,000 - £55,000 + travel allowance + bonus
• Enhanced holiday pay
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Hospital Cash Plan
• Therapy Services
• Perk Box
• Electric Car Scheme

Working Together – What It Involves:

• You must have the right to work permanently in the UK with a willingness to travel as necessary.
• You will live in, or within easy commuting distance of, Oxford.