AMS PSR

On behalf of Defra, we are looking for a Life Safety Systems Manager (Inside IR35) for a 3 to 6 month contract which is a hybrid role so does require up to 3 days a week in the Weybridge office

In the Defra group, we deal with a vast range of issues that profoundly impact on people’s lives. We are responsible for England’s environment, our countryside and rural economy, the food and farming sectors and have lead responsibility for protection from a wide range of natural threats and hazards. We have developed a set of three strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all the important work we carry out.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

The candidate responsible for making sure all the systems that protect people in an emergency are working properly, legally compliant, and safe to use.

Please note there may also be the requirement to be on call for emergency calls as part of the role

As a Life Safety Systems Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Make sure fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting and other safety systems work correctly.
• Check that buildings are safe for people to work in.
• Oversee contractors who maintain or install safety equipment.
• Investigate incidents or system failures.
• Review plans for new buildings, refurbishments or upgrades to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Carry out audits and inspections to make sure the organisation complies with regulations.
• Advise senior stakeholders on safety risks and improvements.
• Plan future maintenance and replacement of critical safety systems.

Essential Skills

• A strong engineering or technical background.
• Experience with fire and life safety systems.
• Worked in highly regulated environments such as laboratories, pharmaceutical sites, defence, healthcare, utilities, nuclear or large public-sector estates.
• Experience managing contractors and ensuring compliance.
• Professional qualifications such as CEng, IEng, IOSH or similar.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Defra guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Defra guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".