The British Council is responsible for over 300 properties and 7,900 staff worldwide and provides on-site and remote services for hundreds of thousands of members of the public. It connects people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas, building mutually beneficial relationships between the UK and other countries. We aim to promote intercultural trust and understanding through our work in education and training, the arts, science and technology, sport and good governance.

As the British Council’s in-house Fire Engineer you will:

• develop and implement strategies and policies that will fulfil our global commitment and duty of care

• use your fire engineering expertise to contribute to our global construction and refurbishment projects

• assess fire risks of our extensive properties and activities

• assist the spread of knowledge throughout the organisation

• travel extensively ensuring compliance with international standards

• play an active part in the development and delivery of our fire safety training programme.

In addition, you will engage and manage consultants, develop and maintain our records and review processes.

You must have a relevant qualification, such as a degree in Fire Engineering, MI Fire E. or long FP course. You will have excellent communications and influencing skills and be flexible and realistic in developing solutions. You may have experience of working for a global organisation in a similar position or working with statutory authorities and project teams in other countries.

We offer excellent benefits including membership of the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme, 40.5 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), flexible working and development opportunities.

If you have what it takes we would like to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Friday 19 October 2007.

For further information and an application pack, please contact: Barkers Response, PO Box 50233, London EC4A 4 YZ, telephone +44 (0)870 157 5576 or e-mail britishcouncil@barkers.co.uk. Please quote reference number 73563.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

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The United Kingdom’s international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. We are registered in England as a charity.