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

KeyResponsibilities

• 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.
  
  

WhatWe’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 Weoffer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be partof something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; 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 safetycareer? Join us as a Fire Safety Advisor and take the lead in driving safetyexcellence, protecting people, and shaping safer workplaces — your next chapterstarts here.

Attached documents

• HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf