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Fire Safety Programme Manager

About the role

The British Museum is expanding its EHS (Environment Health and Safety) initiatives and is looking to hire a dedicated fire safety programme manager to support the Senior Fire Safety Manager in the development of the Fire-safety Prioritised Improvement Programme (FPIP).

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Key areas of responsibility

  • To lead on the scoping of Wave 1 of Phase One of the FPIP programme, an improvement initiative framed around the themes of fire prevention, protection and response, to enable the wider FPIP delivery and integration with existing BM processes and practices
  • To identify the detailed components of the three project workstreams, through analysis of existing practices and information, and engagement with stakeholders
  • To identify project resources required to deliver the associated programmes, and develop project papers for approval
  • To report into relevant governance groups in relation to programme progression
  • To be a source of specialist fire safety expertise to ensure the programme will deliver improvements in line with fire safety best practice.

What we need from you:

Experience in delivering improvements in fire safety applications and training, the postholder will be knowledgeable in and must hold fire-safety related qualifications. Able to review and prioritise multiple activities and workstreams and develop effective programme and project outlines. A working knowledge of Building Regulations and fire safety legislation is key.

To assist with programme development, the postholder will have excellent stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.

About the British Museum

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

  • Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
  • Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
  • Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
  • Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
  • Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

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