Unite Foundation
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Unite Students has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to join our high-performing Safety team. Working as part of the wider Safety team, the Fire Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting and providing guidance and assistance to Unite Students in the management of Fire Safety. They will help develop and promote a positive fire safety culture and ensure best practice fire safety management. The person taking up this role will be required to support in Fire Safety matters across all areas of the Business including Operations, Estates, Technical, Projects / Special Projects, Development etc. They will also need to work with L&D to ensure our staff are provided with best-in-class fire safety information to help them carry out their responsibilities. What You ll be Doing Provide proactive guidance and assistance to support Unite Students in its Fire Safety duties. Work closely with the Fire Safety, H&S and wider teams to promote a positive fire safety culture and help ensure best practice in the management of fire safety. Championing fire safety best practice in the development, maintenance, and design of fire safety systems, planned preventative maintenance and testing, post-build remediation works and projects. Maintaining and continually improving the Fire Prevention Management Programme using data, fire safety campaigns, emerging technologies and effective communication to prevent fire and false alarms Supporting the Property Development team and Fire Engineers with insight and best practice at all stages of planning and build. Delivering effective advice and support to our Operations, Estates, Technical, Projects, Development and other wider teams to ensure Fire Safety best practice is maintained throughout the organisation. Continually developing, improving and implementing all aspects of the Fire Safety Management System and other associated guidance including Unite Students Keeping uS Safe Guide. Supporting the organisation in the adoption of legislative, sector and industry change. Working with internal and external stakeholders within the sector and wider industry to ensure Unite Students continue to keep ahead of emerging topics and manage fire safety well. This will include supporting our Operational teams with visits / inspections from Enforcing Authorities. Support regional teams with Fire Safety related matters including how to complete Fire Risk Assessment actions. Develop and facilitate Fire Safety training as required with the L&D team. Support teams with fire / false alarm investigations and management of fire related incidents. What We re Looking for in You Track record of proactively delivering measurable fire safety improvements. Level 4 certificate in Fire Safety or above. Associate IFE membership or similar with a Pro-active approach to personal development. Knowledge of requirements and best practice approaches to residential fire safety. Knowledge of the Building Safety Act. Proven ability to influence and engage across a business, with an ability to lead by example Comfortable in the use of technology and IT systems including MS Office Adaptable, positive and proactive to changing commercial drivers with an ability to continually assess impact on your areas of responsibility What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is the UK s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with passion. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.
Unite Students has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to join our high-performing Safety team. Working as part of the wider Safety team, the Fire Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting and providing guidance and assistance to Unite Students in the management of Fire Safety. They will help develop and promote a positive fire safety culture and ensure best practice fire safety management. The person taking up this role will be required to support in Fire Safety matters across all areas of the Business including Operations, Estates, Technical, Projects / Special Projects, Development etc. They will also need to work with L&D to ensure our staff are provided with best-in-class fire safety information to help them carry out their responsibilities. What You ll be Doing Provide proactive guidance and assistance to support Unite Students in its Fire Safety duties. Work closely with the Fire Safety, H&S and wider teams to promote a positive fire safety culture and help ensure best practice in the management of fire safety. Championing fire safety best practice in the development, maintenance, and design of fire safety systems, planned preventative maintenance and testing, post-build remediation works and projects. Maintaining and continually improving the Fire Prevention Management Programme using data, fire safety campaigns, emerging technologies and effective communication to prevent fire and false alarms Supporting the Property Development team and Fire Engineers with insight and best practice at all stages of planning and build. Delivering effective advice and support to our Operations, Estates, Technical, Projects, Development and other wider teams to ensure Fire Safety best practice is maintained throughout the organisation. Continually developing, improving and implementing all aspects of the Fire Safety Management System and other associated guidance including Unite Students Keeping uS Safe Guide. Supporting the organisation in the adoption of legislative, sector and industry change. Working with internal and external stakeholders within the sector and wider industry to ensure Unite Students continue to keep ahead of emerging topics and manage fire safety well. This will include supporting our Operational teams with visits / inspections from Enforcing Authorities. Support regional teams with Fire Safety related matters including how to complete Fire Risk Assessment actions. Develop and facilitate Fire Safety training as required with the L&D team. Support teams with fire / false alarm investigations and management of fire related incidents. What We re Looking for in You Track record of proactively delivering measurable fire safety improvements. Level 4 certificate in Fire Safety or above. Associate IFE membership or similar with a Pro-active approach to personal development. Knowledge of requirements and best practice approaches to residential fire safety. Knowledge of the Building Safety Act. Proven ability to influence and engage across a business, with an ability to lead by example Comfortable in the use of technology and IT systems including MS Office Adaptable, positive and proactive to changing commercial drivers with an ability to continually assess impact on your areas of responsibility What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is the UK s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with passion. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.
Unite Foundation
23-03-2026 Nights Team Lead Overview Hours and Rota: 42.5 hours per week. Safety Team Members work 5 night shifts out of 7, between the hours of 10/10.30pm and 7/7.30am. Shift pattern variations may apply. Salary: £33,458 - £36,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus bonus and benefits Would you lend your ear to someone in need? If you value and show concern for others and are a natural night owl, we have room for you in a company that will recognise, reward, and support you to reach your potential. We are Unite Students, a progressive FTSE 100 company, and the leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK, and we are looking for people with positive attitudes and a caring nature, to join our Customer Operations team as Student Safety Team Leaders and help us provide outstanding service to the students who live with us. You will be leading from the centre of a Student Safety Team in your city, making sure that we maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming night-time environment for our students. This includes lending an ear or helping hand to students in need, responding to in the moment situations and being a point of escalation for your team. Responsibilities Support the General Manager to build and develop a motivated, engaged, and high-performance team Responsible for the routine activities of your team, including delegating tasks and setting targets, working alongside them to achieve these Support the training and development of your team members to help them reach their potential Take accountability for your team s responsiveness in solving our students problems Support our students wellbeing should they find themselves in vulnerable or difficult situations Responsible for the safety and security of the building, making sure your team conducts the necessary checks Assume Student Safety Team Member duties when the Student Safety Manager is on shift Leadership and front-of-house Provide a welcoming front of house reception service. Conduct regular building checks to make sure that our buildings are clean, safe, and secure. Undertake adhoc housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed What we look for in you Must have a full UK driver's license You are comfortable working overnight across the city as part of a small team You are a confident operator and able to lead a team in the absence of the Student Safety Manager when required You can delegate tasks fairly, bearing in mind your team s strengths and weaknesses You will be able to make quick and decisive responses to in the moment events You communicate effectively, by actively listening, making points logically, and by using appropriate language, tone, and gesture. You remain calm and focused, even in difficult or pressurised situations You are detail-orientated, nothing escapes your eye You are confident working both on your own or as part of a team You understand and respect the diversity of others cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 33 days paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK s largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. We are US. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, all new employees in this position will be required to undertake a basic criminal record check prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be incurred by Unite Students. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check result. If this position sounds exciting to you, we would love to receive your application! Note: This job description has been refined to remove form fields and unrelated boilerplate.
23-03-2026 Nights Team Lead Overview Hours and Rota: 42.5 hours per week. Safety Team Members work 5 night shifts out of 7, between the hours of 10/10.30pm and 7/7.30am. Shift pattern variations may apply. Salary: £33,458 - £36,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus bonus and benefits Would you lend your ear to someone in need? If you value and show concern for others and are a natural night owl, we have room for you in a company that will recognise, reward, and support you to reach your potential. We are Unite Students, a progressive FTSE 100 company, and the leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK, and we are looking for people with positive attitudes and a caring nature, to join our Customer Operations team as Student Safety Team Leaders and help us provide outstanding service to the students who live with us. You will be leading from the centre of a Student Safety Team in your city, making sure that we maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming night-time environment for our students. This includes lending an ear or helping hand to students in need, responding to in the moment situations and being a point of escalation for your team. Responsibilities Support the General Manager to build and develop a motivated, engaged, and high-performance team Responsible for the routine activities of your team, including delegating tasks and setting targets, working alongside them to achieve these Support the training and development of your team members to help them reach their potential Take accountability for your team s responsiveness in solving our students problems Support our students wellbeing should they find themselves in vulnerable or difficult situations Responsible for the safety and security of the building, making sure your team conducts the necessary checks Assume Student Safety Team Member duties when the Student Safety Manager is on shift Leadership and front-of-house Provide a welcoming front of house reception service. Conduct regular building checks to make sure that our buildings are clean, safe, and secure. Undertake adhoc housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed What we look for in you Must have a full UK driver's license You are comfortable working overnight across the city as part of a small team You are a confident operator and able to lead a team in the absence of the Student Safety Manager when required You can delegate tasks fairly, bearing in mind your team s strengths and weaknesses You will be able to make quick and decisive responses to in the moment events You communicate effectively, by actively listening, making points logically, and by using appropriate language, tone, and gesture. You remain calm and focused, even in difficult or pressurised situations You are detail-orientated, nothing escapes your eye You are confident working both on your own or as part of a team You understand and respect the diversity of others cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 33 days paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK s largest provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with over 70,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students, and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. We are US. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, all new employees in this position will be required to undertake a basic criminal record check prior to commencing employment. The cost of this check will be incurred by Unite Students. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal record check result. If this position sounds exciting to you, we would love to receive your application! Note: This job description has been refined to remove form fields and unrelated boilerplate.