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Senior Project Manager (Fire Safety)
Job Reference selfridges/TP/46/2071
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A bit about the role
To be the lead for fire safety management across the organisation. To provide technical and leadership skills to improve knowledge, behaviours and ultimately fire safety.
Influence and Engage
Improve the awareness and understanding of the responsibilities relating to fire safety amongst stakeholders, positively influence the behaviours of their teams and improve fire safety management within our business
Influence key stakeholders to ensure compliance and integration of fire and life safety into projects
Increase the knowledge of the Fire Strategy requirements for Selfridges’ four stores, continually educating on why the requirements are important as well as what and how they should be achieved
Be curious when interacting with stakeholders to gain better insight
Create initiatives, education and completion of identified improvements
Create robust policies and raise awareness of these amongst relevant parties
Lead and Advise
Be responsible for leading the fire safety function and accountable for creating strategic objectives to improve fire safety, knowledge, behaviours and compliance
Work strategically and tactically to ensure the safety of Selfridges’ buildings and people and achieve best practices throughout the business
Ensure compliance with the Fire Strategies within the business, particularly during project and construction works
Achieve compliance with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (2005), specifically Part 1, Article 5 and Part 2, Articles 8-23
Ensure Fire Risk Assessments are undertaken, recommendations considered and action taken against them in a timely manner, working across our business to do so
Ensure Selfridges gets the right type and level of technical advice and instruction either delivered through the Health and Safety team or via third party specialists – for example, Fire Safety Engineers, Designers or Risk Assessors
Reporting & Training
Analyse data and report back to stakeholders in all areas of the business to discuss findings and the impact on their activity
Proactively identify training needs and opportunities
A bit about you
Currently working in a strategic role with a high level of responsibility
Liaising with enforcing authorities
Working with Architects, Designers, Project Managers, Engineers and Building Control Officers
Experience working in a fast-paced environment, undergoing regular change and growth
Personal Attributes/ Behavioural Skills
Strong at building working relationships with key stakeholders across all levels – highly approachable and a strong communicator with the ability to influence behaviours
Responsible, able to lead the fire safety function and work both strategically and tactically
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a very fast paced environment
Highly self-motivated individual with strong prioritisation skills
Flexible approach to suit the needs of the business with a high level of care taken in each task
Strong team player but can also work autonomously to deliver results
Technical Skills:
Sound knowledge of fire safety standards and guidance documents
Use of MS Office
Qualifications/ Training:
Desirable - membership of IFE or IFSM
Desirable - qualification in fire safety management or fire engineering at Degree or Diploma level (or equivalent)
This guide represents a summary of the role, however all team members are expected to be flexible in the work they undertake, which may change from time to time, according to the needs of the business
A bit about us
Our Creative Spirit
We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome.
Our Awards Cabinet
We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign.
Our Future
Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences.
The Fun Stuff
There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year.
Other benefits and rewards include:
- Generous bonus and/or commission scheme
- Discounted gym memberships Pension contributions
- Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes
- A volunteer day for all team members
- Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development