What Jobs are available in Potter's Green?

Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

The transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently witnessed by parents, carers and professionals alike.  The school’s ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result of its strong ethos of “high expectations and aspirations for every child” – and recently achieved aan Good Outstanding rating by Ofsted.

All school staff, including teaching, pastoral and therapy, work in a truly collaborative way to ensure each pupil not only develops academically but also emotionally and personally.  This ‘whole school’ commitment sees pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger’s or SEMH grow into capable and confident young people who want to succeed. 

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and
benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here

• Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Primary Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

- Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Your genuine passion for teaching primary aged children and the impact your subject can have on young lives
- The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department
- You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

Department:  Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU), University of Suffolk (UoS), Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), Oxford Brooks University (OBU) and/or Pearson partnerships

Location:  Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract:  Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision : Changing lives through education.

The role:  We are currently seeking full-time Study Skills Lecturers who will work  in close collaboration with subject lecturers to develop and teach study skills within the curriculum across a range of HE programmes from Foundation to Masters’ Level as part of our BSU, UoS and OBU partnerships. This includes for example, improving English language and numeracy, organisational and presentation skills, digital literacy and basic IT skills, reading, writing and higher order research skills. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing/documenting bespoke courses, digital resources, workshop plans and individual schemes of work as required to develop study skills in the curricula
• Delivering/evaluating teaching and identifying areas for potential improvement to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience in accordance with the GBS’s Learning and Teaching strategy
• Providing feedback on individual and class progress in their understanding of academic writing and other relevant study skills
• Providing tutorial consultations with students, constructive comments individual to each student's need, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria and suggesting ways to improve their work / working practices
• Recording details from these appointments for statistical, evaluation and quality purposes, and to refer students to other services as appropriate
• Effectively engaging with VLE and research resources and facilitate students’ learning by means of engagement with online resources and activities.
• Contributing to GBS quality assurance systems and processes

About You: 

• You will hold a Master's degree in relevant subject area (PhD desirable) 
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will have successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes
• You will have proven experience of providing individual and group study skills support in response to identified learning needs
• You will be willing to lead a specific area of literacy development, such as reading, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, digital skills, research skills (quantitative or qualitative), project and dissertation support, peer-assisted learning;
• You will be able to demonstrate a high level of digital literacy and advanced communication skills

Desirable:

• Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design and curriculum development
• DELTA qualification
• A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)

What we offer: 

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” 

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department:  Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location:  Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract:  Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision:  Changing lives through education.

The role : We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management  programme.  Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing:  As a Lecturer in Construction Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules related to the principles and practices of construction management, including the legal, environmental and technological context of today’s construction industry. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. 

Responsibilities include: 

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices 
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you: 

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:  

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” 

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department:  Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location:  Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract:  Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision:  Changing lives through education.

The role : We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management  programme.  Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing:  As a Lecturer in Construction Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules related to the principles and practices of construction management, including the legal, environmental and technological context of today’s construction industry. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. 

Responsibilities include: 

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices 
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you: 

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:  

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” 

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department:  Academic/Bath Spa University (BSU), University of Suffolk (UoS), Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), Oxford Brooks University (OBU) and/or Pearson partnerships

Location:  Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract:  Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision : Changing lives through education.

The role:  We are currently seeking full-time Study Skills Lecturers who will work  in close collaboration with subject lecturers to develop and teach study skills within the curriculum across a range of HE programmes from Foundation to Masters’ Level as part of our BSU, UoS and OBU partnerships. This includes for example, improving English language and numeracy, organisational and presentation skills, digital literacy and basic IT skills, reading, writing and higher order research skills. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing/documenting bespoke courses, digital resources, workshop plans and individual schemes of work as required to develop study skills in the curricula
• Delivering/evaluating teaching and identifying areas for potential improvement to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience in accordance with the GBS’s Learning and Teaching strategy
• Providing feedback on individual and class progress in their understanding of academic writing and other relevant study skills
• Providing tutorial consultations with students, constructive comments individual to each student's need, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria and suggesting ways to improve their work / working practices
• Recording details from these appointments for statistical, evaluation and quality purposes, and to refer students to other services as appropriate
• Effectively engaging with VLE and research resources and facilitate students’ learning by means of engagement with online resources and activities.
• Contributing to GBS quality assurance systems and processes

About You: 

• You will hold a Master's degree in relevant subject area (PhD desirable) 
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will have successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes
• You will have proven experience of providing individual and group study skills support in response to identified learning needs
• You will be willing to lead a specific area of literacy development, such as reading, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, digital skills, research skills (quantitative or qualitative), project and dissertation support, peer-assisted learning;
• You will be able to demonstrate a high level of digital literacy and advanced communication skills

Desirable:

• Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design and curriculum development
• DELTA qualification
• A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)

What we offer: 

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” 

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department:  Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location:  Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract:  Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision:  Changing lives through education.

The role : We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management  programme.  Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing:  As a Lecturer in Construction Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules related to the principles and practices of construction management, including the legal, environmental and technological context of today’s construction industry. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. 

Responsibilities include: 

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices 
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you: 

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:  

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” 

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department:  Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location:  Birmingham (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract:  Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision:  Changing lives through education.

The role : We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Construction Management  programme.  Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing:  As a Lecturer in Construction Management at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules related to the principles and practices of construction management, including the legal, environmental and technological context of today’s construction industry. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. 

Responsibilities include: 

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices 
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you: 

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable:

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:  

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” 

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

This is a Regional Position covering a large geographical area across the Midlands and South, (With occasional travel to the North) so a clean driving license and own car is essential. All mileage and travel costs are expensed.

We develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our two brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from bistros and bars, to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of course, exceptional service throughout. What's more, through our dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in the local community with the support they need to remain independent. It's retirement, but not as the UK has known it.
Role purpose

The Fire Safety Advisor will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022. Working in collaboration with the Operations Team, General Managers, and Facilities Managers, the Advisor will help ensure that robust fire safety standards are consistently maintained across the organisation.

Supporting the Health & Safety Manager, the Advisor will help foster a strong, proactive fire safety culture across Audley Group by providing competent advice and monitoring compliance with key statutory requirements. This includes developing and supporting critical fire safety measures such as fire door inspections, evacuation procedures, resident communications, and other mandated fire prevention and protection activities. The Advisor will also play an active role in delivering fire safety training or talks, coordinating fire drills, conducting internal fire safety audits, and supporting incident investigations to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement in fire safety management.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support the Health & Safety Manager in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy and related management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and standards across all villages
• Provide competent day-to-day fire safety advice to Operations and Village teams, fostering a positive fire safety culture through effective collaboration
• Attend and support external fire risk assessments conducted by competent assessors, helping to capture key outcomes and ensure timely action on findings
• Conduct internal fire safety audits and inspections, identifying best practices and areas of non-compliance, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations for improvement
• Attend and lead on matters identified for discussion with the Fire Safety Focus Group
• Assist in the review and continuous improvement of fire risk management procedures, evacuation plans, and resident communications
• Support the implementation of fire safety-related change initiatives, ensuring alignment with Audley Group policies, statutory requirements, and fire safety best practices
• Deliver fire safety training sessions to staff at all levels, enhancing awareness and competence in fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation procedures
• Organise and conduct fire safety talks and awareness sessions for owners and residents, ensuring clear communication of fire safety responsibilities and evacuation procedures
• Stay up to date with relevant fire safety legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Building Safety Act 2022) and industry standards (e.g. PAS 79-1:2020, BS 9792:2025), assisting the Health & Safety Manager in advising key stakeholders on legal implications and emerging trends
• Act as a liaison with external enforcement bodies (e.g. Fire Services, Local Authorities, Building Safety Regulator) on fire safety compliance matters, supporting the Health & Safety Manager as required
• Support the management of high-risk buildings (HRBs) in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including assisting with the development of building safety case reports, monitoring fire safety measures, and ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory duties placed on the Accountable Person
• Contribute to the preparation of fire safety performance reports for the Risk and Governance Committee, identifying trends, key issues, and supporting the development of improvement strategies
• Identify and escalate deficiencies in fire safety systems, procedures, or operational practices that may pose risks to residents, employees, or visitors
• Support investigations of fire-related incidents or near misses, assisting in root cause analysis and recommending preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Collect, manage, and input fire safety-related data into the organisation’s enterprise risk management system

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Risk Assessor, or in a Fire Engineering role, ideally within residential high-risk buildings (HRBs) or other complex multi-occupancy environments
• Holds a relevant fire safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, an officially recognised Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, certification in Fire Engineering, or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), or the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), ideally including registration on a recognised Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Engineering register (e.g., Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register, IFE Register)
• Comprehensive understanding of UK fire safety legislation, including:
  Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  Fire Safety Act 2021
  Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
  Building Safety Act 2022 including duties relating to high-risk buildings (HRBs)
• Experience supporting or undertaking fire risk assessments, particularly within complex or high-risk buildings, and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are implemented
• Familiarity with current fire safety standards and guidance, including PAS 79-1:2020, BS 9792:2025, and PAS 9980
• Willing and able to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance x3
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all our luxury villages nationwide
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers
• Refer a friend bonus scheme and more

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’

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This is a Regional Position covering a large geographical area across the Midlands and South, (With occasional travel to the North) so a clean driving license and own car is essential. All mileage and travel costs are expensed.

We develop and run villages with the wow factor that enhance the lives of our owners, their family and their friends. Through our two brands, Mayfield Villages and Audley Villages, we offer stylish apartments and houses complete with the best facilities from bistros and bars, to health clubs and swimming pools. And, of course, exceptional service throughout. What's more, through our dedicated care teams we provide owners as well as customers out in the local community with the support they need to remain independent. It's retirement, but not as the UK has known it.
Role purpose

The Fire Safety Advisor will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and the Building Safety Act 2022. Working in collaboration with the Operations Team, General Managers, and Facilities Managers, the Advisor will help ensure that robust fire safety standards are consistently maintained across the organisation.

Supporting the Health & Safety Manager, the Advisor will help foster a strong, proactive fire safety culture across Audley Group by providing competent advice and monitoring compliance with key statutory requirements. This includes developing and supporting critical fire safety measures such as fire door inspections, evacuation procedures, resident communications, and other mandated fire prevention and protection activities. The Advisor will also play an active role in delivering fire safety training or talks, coordinating fire drills, conducting internal fire safety audits, and supporting incident investigations to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement in fire safety management.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support the Health & Safety Manager in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Audley Group’s Fire Safety Strategy and related management systems, ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and standards across all villages
• Provide competent day-to-day fire safety advice to Operations and Village teams, fostering a positive fire safety culture through effective collaboration
• Attend and support external fire risk assessments conducted by competent assessors, helping to capture key outcomes and ensure timely action on findings
• Conduct internal fire safety audits and inspections, identifying best practices and areas of non-compliance, and delivering clear, actionable recommendations for improvement
• Attend and lead on matters identified for discussion with the Fire Safety Focus Group
• Assist in the review and continuous improvement of fire risk management procedures, evacuation plans, and resident communications
• Support the implementation of fire safety-related change initiatives, ensuring alignment with Audley Group policies, statutory requirements, and fire safety best practices
• Deliver fire safety training sessions to staff at all levels, enhancing awareness and competence in fire prevention, emergency response, and evacuation procedures
• Organise and conduct fire safety talks and awareness sessions for owners and residents, ensuring clear communication of fire safety responsibilities and evacuation procedures
• Stay up to date with relevant fire safety legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Building Safety Act 2022) and industry standards (e.g. PAS 79-1:2020, BS 9792:2025), assisting the Health & Safety Manager in advising key stakeholders on legal implications and emerging trends
• Act as a liaison with external enforcement bodies (e.g. Fire Services, Local Authorities, Building Safety Regulator) on fire safety compliance matters, supporting the Health & Safety Manager as required
• Support the management of high-risk buildings (HRBs) in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including assisting with the development of building safety case reports, monitoring fire safety measures, and ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory duties placed on the Accountable Person
• Contribute to the preparation of fire safety performance reports for the Risk and Governance Committee, identifying trends, key issues, and supporting the development of improvement strategies
• Identify and escalate deficiencies in fire safety systems, procedures, or operational practices that may pose risks to residents, employees, or visitors
• Support investigations of fire-related incidents or near misses, assisting in root cause analysis and recommending preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Collect, manage, and input fire safety-related data into the organisation’s enterprise risk management system

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Fire Safety Advisor, Fire Risk Assessor, or in a Fire Engineering role, ideally within residential high-risk buildings (HRBs) or other complex multi-occupancy environments
• Holds a relevant fire safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, an officially recognised Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, certification in Fire Engineering, or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), or the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), ideally including registration on a recognised Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Engineering register (e.g., Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register, IFE Register)
• Comprehensive understanding of UK fire safety legislation, including:
  Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  Fire Safety Act 2021
  Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
  Building Safety Act 2022 including duties relating to high-risk buildings (HRBs)
• Experience supporting or undertaking fire risk assessments, particularly within complex or high-risk buildings, and ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are implemented
• Familiarity with current fire safety standards and guidance, including PAS 79-1:2020, BS 9792:2025, and PAS 9980
• Willing and able to travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance x3
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all our luxury villages nationwide
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers
• Refer a friend bonus scheme and more

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’

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