217526 - Fire Advisor Operations (Cha)

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Fire Advisor Operations to provide expertise in fire safety management and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. The role includes advising on projects, conducting assessments, and improving overall fire safety performance. Candidates should be dedicated to safety and possess skills in risk assessment and project management.

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in fire operational management.
• Experience in fire safety responsibilities and compliance.
• Ability to conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on fire safety to managers and stakeholders.
• Report on fire safety performance indicators and suggest improvements.
• Evaluate projects for legal compliance regarding fire safety.

Skills

Fire safety management

Risk assessment

Project management

Job description

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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.

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.

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 aspect 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.

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]

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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