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Joanne Bell

Tadley

Summary

I am an energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills who seeks solutions to problems with a 'can do' attitude. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and positively inputting ideas to projects. A dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Fire Safety Advisor

AWE
09.2018 - Current
  • Assist the Fire Safety Manager to ensure compliance with RR(FS)O 2005 and establish good working relationships with external regulators.
  • Undertaking Fire Risk Assessments to a high standard within the review dates set across all AWE sites.
  • Raise any significant findings or recommendations from fire risk assessments in ITRAC.
  • To ensure my knowledge base is current through Continual Professional Development.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and facility management to ensure compliance.
  • To provide relevant fire safety advice to projects at all stages from concept design through to completion.
  • To inspect and review all facilities (nuclear & non-nuclear) to ensure the effectiveness of all active & passive fire safety provisions.
  • Provide Fire Safety Department representation during internal & external audits.
  • Complete administration duties for the Fire Safety Team as required using company systems such as AMS, Meridian, FRA database, the Fire Safety portal page.

Fire Safety Technical Support Co-ordinator

AWE
03.2013 - 09.2018
  • Manage databases and information systems, maintaining accurate and accessible records.
  • To administer Fire Safety Co-ordinating Committee governance meetings and provide all documentation for meetings.
  • Provide Fire Safety Department representation during internal & external audits in the provision of statistical information.
  • Support AWE FRS in undertaking fire risk assessments in AWE facilities as part of a fire safety legislative requirement.
  • To provide management information and reporting (monthly statistics to inform KPIs).
  • Provide assistance in the management of the DSEAR database.
  • Maintain the Fire Safety Portal pages.

Resource Capability Co-ordinator (Seconded AWE)

EMCOR UK Ltd
10.2011 - 03.2013
  • Improve SQEP process and associated documentation
  • Preparation of job descriptions for new and existing roles within engineering
  • Liaise with HR and Assets in developing future capability plans (one, three, five & ten year plans)
  • Assist in the maintaining of Business Continuity Plan using Phoenix software
  • Provide monthly resource capability reports
  • Work with HR in the production of job descriptions for use in external recruitment drives

Previous Employment

Various Employers
  • May 2009 - October 2011, EMCOR UK Ltd - Calibration Co-ordinator
  • October 2003 - May 2009, Choice Ltd - Senior Maintenance Administrator
  • May 2000 - October 2023, Hewlett Packard - Call Centre Trainer


Education

CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention -

Fire Protection Association
07.2016 - 04.2018

Fire safety design of buildings -

FPA
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
04.2018 -

Advanced fire risk assessment -

FPA
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
10.2017 -

Fire alarms and emergency lighting -

Fire Service College
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
06.2017 -

Introduction to passive fire protection -

FPA
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
05.2016 -

Certificate in applied fire risk assessment -

FPA
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
05.2016 -

Fire detection and alarm systems and legislation -

FPA
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
11.2013 -

Emergency Lighting and fire legislation -

FPA
Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
10.2013 -

Managing Safely -

IOSH
05.2013 -

Health and safety in the workplace -

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
04.2013 -

Skills

  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing, making presentations to a professional standard as required
  • Capable of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multi tasking role, managing priorities and working to challenging timescales
  • Ability to plan work and be flexible in my approach
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and facility management

Timeline

Fire Safety Advisor

AWE
09.2018 - Current

Fire safety design of buildings -

FPA
04.2018 -

Advanced fire risk assessment -

FPA
10.2017 -

Fire alarms and emergency lighting -

Fire Service College
06.2017 -

CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention -

Fire Protection Association
07.2016 - 04.2018

Introduction to passive fire protection -

FPA
05.2016 -

Certificate in applied fire risk assessment -

FPA
05.2016 -

Fire detection and alarm systems and legislation -

FPA
11.2013 -

Emergency Lighting and fire legislation -

FPA
10.2013 -

Managing Safely -

IOSH
05.2013 -

Health and safety in the workplace -

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
04.2013 -

Fire Safety Technical Support Co-ordinator

AWE
03.2013 - 09.2018

Resource Capability Co-ordinator (Seconded AWE)

EMCOR UK Ltd
10.2011 - 03.2013

Previous Employment

Various Employers
Joanne Bell