Fire, Health & Safety Officer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health trust in London is seeking experienced fire health & safety professionals to lead their fire and safety program. Responsibilities include developing and implementing safety strategies while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidates will have substantial experience in fire safety within healthcare settings, and relevant degrees and certifications. This role offers opportunities for personal and career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

A comprehensive induction program

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Extensive experience in fire safety and fire risk management.
• Ability to interpret architect plans in relation to fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management to the Fire, health and safety advisors.
• Support development of Trust-wide fire safety management systems.
• Deliver statutory training in fire safety.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of fire safety legislation

Excellent analytical skills

Good working knowledge of Health Technical Memorandum 05-01

IT literate; proficient with Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in a fire-related discipline or equivalent specialist training

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for two experienced fire Health & safety professionals to lead the Trust's fire, health & safety programme. You will develop, implement, and monitor Trust-wide fire, health and safety strategies, policies, and practices.

You will ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and NHS Firecode (HTM 05-01/05-02/05-03), providing specialist advice to managers, staff, and project teams. The role involves leading Fire Risk Assessments, delivering statutory training, and engaging with external regulators to maintain high standards of safety across our sites.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide line management to the Fire, health and safety advisors in the team.
• Support the Head of fire, health & safety & security with the development and maintenance of Trust-wide fire safety management systems.
• Provide professional advice and support on health and safety matters to the Director of Resilience, Estates and Facilities colleagues.
• Be responsible for the content and quality of the fire, health and safety training for Trust staff.
• Contribute to building and refurbishment projects and the reviewing of third‑party risk assessments.

About Us

Just as we care about our patients' well‑being, we care about yours!

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

For a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us, visit CLCH Pay & Benefits.

Responsibilities

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

• Education / Qualification – Essential:
  • Degree in a fire‑related discipline or equivalent specialist training to diploma level.
  • Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accredited body.
  • Further specialised courses in fire safety.
  • NEBOSH National General Certificate.
  • Evidence of continued professional development.
• Education / Qualification – Desirable:
  • NEBOSH National Diploma.
  • Membership of IOSH or an equivalent professional body.
• Experience – Essential:
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment, in particular in‑patient units, or similar.
  • Extensive experience, knowledge and application of fire safety, fire risk management, fire legislation and codes of practice, building regulations.
  • Experience and knowledge of undertaking comprehensive fire risk assessments and fire safety audits.
  • Substantial experience of working in a fire safety role.
  • Experience of developing and implementing fire safety and health & safety strategy, policies and procedures.
  • Experience of root cause analysis.
  • Ability to interpret architect plans in relation to fire safety.
  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries to improve standards.
  • Working with external agencies to influence change – statutory authorities (Fire, HSE, Building Control, Local Authority).
• Skills & Knowledge – Essential:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of fire safety legislation.
  • Good working knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO).
  • Good working knowledge of Health Technical Memorandum 05-01.
  • Working knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Builds and uses extended networks of influence.
  • IT literate; proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and advanced spreadsheet skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills applied to highly complex facts or situations.
  • Ability to present and explain complex, sensitive or contentious information to stakeholders (including executive and senior clinical colleagues).
  • Ability to identify risk and assess likelihood and impact where there is no precedent and where other leading opinions may conflict.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Central London Community Health Trust

Parsons Green Health Centre

5‑7 Parsons Green

London

SW6 4UL

Website: https://clch.nhs.uk/