Board-Level Head of Fire Safety

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites a strategic, senior fire safety leader as Head of Fire Safety. You will own the Fire Safety Management System, act as the Trust’s competent person for fire safety, and provide expert advice to the Board and executive leadership to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff across a large, multi-site estate.

The role requires substantial senior experience, delivery of statutory compliance, and leadership of a dedicated fire

Qualifications

• Fire engineering or science degree (or extensive equivalent experience).
• Fire Safety Management qualification such as IFSM/IFE or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation (IFE/NAHFO/IFSM).
• Significant senior-level experience in fire safety within a large complex organisation (preferably healthcare/public sector).
• Proven track record of compliance with statutory fire safety obligations and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert leadership, strategic direction and professional assurance on fire safety to support a safe environment for patients, staff, visitors and contractors.
• Lead a high-skilled Fire Safety Team within the Estates and Facilities Directorate.
• Advise on legal and statutory fire safety requirements across the Trust’s multi-site estate and ensure adherence to current codes of practice.
• Develop and maintain an open, transparent Fire Safety Management System and related policies.

Education

Fire engineering/fire safety degree

Fire Safety Management qualification (IFSM/IFE)

Membership of professional organisation (IFE; NAHFO; IFSM)

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites a strategic, senior fire safety leader as Head of Fire Safety. You will own the Fire Safety Management System, act as the Trust’s competent person for fire safety, and provide expert advice to the Board and executive leadership to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff across a large, multi-site estate.

The role requires substantial senior experience, delivery of statutory compliance, and leadership of a dedicated fire