We are looking for an experienced Fire Safety Officer, to join our Property team, to ensure the management and compliance of all aspects of fire safety, prevention and protection across all St Paul’s Cathedral properties.

In this role, responsibilities will include:

• reviewing, updating and, where necessary, developing fire safety policies and procedures to ensure they reflect current legislation and best practice;
• leading on embedding and championing a positive fire safety culture;
• developing and delivering (personally or using approved external providers) fire safety training;
• managing the work within the Action Plan of the Safety Committee;
• reviewing and developing the organisational level Risk Register for fire safety and supporting the development of departmental Risk Registers and Assessments;
• conducting Fire Risk Assessments for all properties and events; and
• conducting and observing practical fire safety evacuation drills.
   

Amongst other skills, the successful applicant will have:  

• Level 3 Award in Fire Risk management;
• Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (Assessor);
• IOSH Managing Safely;
• experience of conducting fire risk assessments;
• specialist knowledge of fire legislation and relevant codes of practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant working experience; and
• effective and clear communication skills both written and verbal.

You will also be expected to share in St Paul’s Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

In return you’ll find we are a welcoming place to work and we each take responsibility for our part in the Cathedral’s work, looking after St Paul’s for the next generation.  
 

• Our annual holiday allowance is 25 days plus bank holidays (FTE)
• Our pension scheme allows for up to 7.5% employer contribution
• And as you might expect we have life assurance of four times basic salary and an employee assistance programme
   

We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents our context and wider community. 
 
We are aware that those of United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage, women, and disabled people are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase our representation. 
 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11.59pm.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th September 2025.