210889 Fire Advisor Operations (EG)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in fire operational management to provide expert advice on fire safety responsibilities. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and improving the overall safety profile of the organization. You will engage with various stakeholders, conduct Fire Risk Assessments, and support new projects to ensure legal compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety of staff, patients, and visitors. If you are passionate about fire safety and want to contribute to a safer environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in fire operational management and safety responsibilities.
• Experience in conducting Fire Risk Assessments and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on fire safety to managers and stakeholders.
• Report on fire safety performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Fire Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant Degree in Fire Safety or Related Field

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

As Subject Matter Expert (SME) in fire operational management, provide expert advice on fire safety responsibilities to managers, staff and other stakeholders including Estates where the fire strategy is maintained through adequate building control, ensuring NHS Lothian delivers our statutory obligations to staff, patients and visitors with all aspects of fire operational safety.

Responsible for reporting on fire safety performance indicators, Fire Risk Assessments (FRA’s) and demand continuous improvement in all aspects of fire safety and reduction of NHS Lothian risk profile.

To provide advice on a range of projects including new premises and renovations to existing premises by surveying, evaluating and reviewing plans to ensure legal compliance.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact [e-mail].