Fire and DSEAR Advisor

Job Introduction

Job Description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am till 4:00pm
• between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum
• 12 month fixed term (maternity cover) 

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Are you passionate about driving high standards in fire safety and risk management? As the Sodexo Fire & DSEAR Advisor for our prestigious Leonardo Helicopters contract in Yeovil, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust Fire Safety and DSEAR governance. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will develop, implement, and maintain LHUK’s Fire Safety and DSEAR strategy, foster a positive fire safety culture across the estate, and establish a best-in-class Fire Safety and DSEAR Management System.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the trusted expert – Provide professional fire safety advice to managers, staff, consultants, and project teams across the estate.
• Drive compliance – Lead and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), ensuring action plans are accurate, up to date, and aligned with regulations.
• Support safe design – Prepare FRAs for refurbishment and new build projects, and manage DSEAR assessments with practical, effective control measures.
• Lead investigations – Analyse fire incidents to identify root causes and recommend proactive risk-reduction strategies.
• Act as the key contact – Manage petroleum licensing, liaise with insurers, and support business continuity through expert fire safety input.
• Build strong partnerships – Maintain collaborative relationships with Fire & Rescue Services and the on-site LHUK Fire Service.

What We’re Looking For:

• Industry-recognised expertise with qualifications such as CFPA, NEBOSH Fire Certificate, or Level 4 Diploma, and membership at GIFireE (or equivalent) level.
• Proven leadership experience delivering high-impact Fire Risk Assessments and DSEAR compliance, ideally with over 10 years in fire safety and hazardous risk environments.
• In-depth knowledge and strategic insight into UK fire safety legislation, DSEAR/ATEX regulations, and hazardous area classification standards.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, guide, and collaborate effectively across all organisational levels.
• Commitment to excellence through professional memberships (e.g., NAHFO, IFE, IFSM, IOSH) and a passion for building a strong safety culture.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day

Ready to elevate your fire safety career? Join us as a Fire Safety Advisor and take the lead in driving safety excellence, protecting people, and shaping safer workplaces — your next chapter starts here.