Senior Fire Safety Advisor

We are the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all, and managed sustainably. Our work draws on leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, a global network of partners, and our historic gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

This exciting role as a Senior Fire Safety Advisor is integral to our commitment to maintaining a safe environment for staff, visitors, and our priceless collections. The position will help shape fire safety policies across our Kew and Wakehurst sites, providing guidance and support throughout the organisation. You will support an ambitious building programme, large-scale events, and scientific research activities, ensuring fire safety measures are effectively integrated into all operational aspects.

The role involves delivering and implementing the fire strategy, supporting compliance with fire safety legislation, and bringing practical fire safety knowledge into the planning stages of projects. You will work closely with various departments, including Estates, to conduct risk assessments and develop forward plans for fire safety improvements. The position is based at Kew Gardens with the option for regular home working, subject to operational needs.

Our team within the Health & Safety department works across all areas to promote a culture of good health and safety management, risk assessment, training, and accident investigation. We aim to make Kew a safe place to work and a leader in health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fire safety management, risk assessment, and compliance with relevant legislation. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments are essential.

We offer a competitive salary, ranging from £45,200 to £52,312 per year, depending on experience. Our benefits include continuous learning opportunities, flexible working arrangements, a generous annual leave entitlement, an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, a pension scheme, employee discounts, and free entry to national museums and galleries, as well as access to our gardens.

If you are passionate about safety and want to contribute to the protection of one of the world's most iconic botanical institutions, we encourage you to apply through our online portal. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We also support the recruitment of disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Please note, we do not accept agency applications for this role.