Fire Risk Assessor

NHS; Ilford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire Safety Risk Assessor to manage fire risk assessments and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations across multiple facilities. This role involves providing expert advice, conducting thorough assessments, and collaborating with various teams to promote a safe working environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire safety management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for ensuring safety within healthcare settings. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers a comprehensive induction process for new starters.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive Induction Training

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of fire safety regulations and NHS standards.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire risk assessments and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Provide expert fire safety management advice and training.

Skills

Fire Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Fire Legislation Knowledge

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Fire Engineering/Fire Safety Management

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate

Tools

Incident Reporting Software

Job description

Job summary

NELFT has around 133 buildings over London, Essex and Kent of which some are owned and some leased. This post would be to manage the Trusts Fire Risk Assessments throughout the Trust and liaise with PFI and landlords on ensuring delivery of FRA's and other fire docuements.

They would manage a digital software and audit of all fire risk assessments and fire drills.

The postholder would report directly to the fire safety manager and assist in duties within the fire safety remit. This could include attending and providing fire warden training, advice on the fire policies and incident reporting.

Carrying out fire risk assessments and creating actions. To have regular meetings with the estates team and building managers to ensure the actions are completed and signed off.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Trust Fire Officer the post holder will be the Trust's Fire Safety Risk Assessor and will have a primary responsibility for developing, planning and implementing the Trust's fire risk assessments, assessing and reporting on performance and compliance as well as promoting a safe working environment. The post holder will ensure that the necessary advice and support is available to the Trust to enable it to discharge its statutory responsibilities effectively.

The post holder will provide a central advisory and information service on all matters concerning fire safety. Based on Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Health Technical Memorandum 05-01 Managing healthcare fires safety, and Health Technical Memorandum 05-03 Fire Code - Fire safety in the NHS - operational provisions.

The post holder may be involved in fire safety incidents such as but not limited to unattended fires at owned or leased premises, arson, or patient deaths due to fire. These may be stressful and traumatic which will be distressing but these have to be dealt with efficiently and effectively.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

395-CC126-25-A

Job locations

Goodmayes hospital

157 Barley lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ

Job description Job responsibilities

• Responsible to the Trust Fire Safety Manager for all risk assessments and statutory fire safety testing of physical fire safety devices and fire avoidance advice management for the NELFT property portfolio.
• To act as Trust representative with local authority district planning directorates and building control officers with meeting the building regulations section part B (fire)
• Provide expert fire safety management advice on fire safety avoidance, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and legislation including an expert knowledge in the Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Act (2005), the Building Safety Act (2024), Health Technical Memorandum 05-02.
• Implementation of fire safety precautions utilizing risk-managed techniques and best industry practice.
• The close working with the full range of senior management and directors ensuring that fire safety is complied with as required by statute, health and safety executive approved codes of practice, Health Technical Memorandum and other subordinate fire safety requirements
• Developing and maintaining the Trusts policy / strategy documents. Ensuring the effective and appropriate implementation of fire safety strategy into managerial practice to provide a safe working environment.
• The implementation to NHS monitoring and reporting mechanisms relevant to fire safety management
• Responsible for arranging, booking and full management of fire risk assessments.
• Regularly undertaking and producing suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments, identifying non-conformances and agreeing corrective actions.
• Conducting fire related incident investigations.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process
• Working with Estates senior managers and directors to develop and implement short and long-term strategic plans for fire safety risk management.
• Extracting and manipulating data from our incident reporting software. Developing, reviewing and ensuring the implementation of suitable fire evacuation plans for all staff, patients and visitors.
• The implementation of an effective fire safety training programme
• Assist operational managers in the arrangement of practical fire drills, recommend remedial action when necessary and audit the accuracy of staff training records and fire drills.

  Responsible for undertaking Fire Risk Assessments as required by legislation and for identifying fire safety risks within the Trust controlled portfolio. This includes the full risk assessment procedure including arranging, planning , completion and monitoring of any resulting actions.

  Assist and liaise with the local Fire Authority and Police in the investigation of fires and their cause(s). Keep a record of all fires, Support Managers, Fire Wardens in the preparation of Fire Reports.

  Monitor the incidents of unwanted fire signals from fire alarm systems and identify measures necessary to control and reduce such signals. Keep records of these incidents and keep NHS statistical returns.

  Provide fire safety advice with regards to the emergency planning and the impact within the Trust contingency plans.

  Ensure that the Trust is kept fully informed of all major developments in Fire Safety Legislation and Department of Health Policy guidance and the organisation and management of fire precautions which affect the Trust.

  Carry out suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessments as per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Firecode and the Trusts Fire Safety Action Plan.

  Undertake specialist Fire Risk Assessments within clinical and non-clinical secure environments as required. Ensure the dissemination and practical application of Fire Risk Assessments to functional heads and staff with specific fire responsibilities.

  Undertake specialist investigations of all fire incidents, producing appropriate reports for the Fire Safety Manager and the local manager with responsibility for fire safety issues.

  Provide a specialist role in fire emergency planning, the impact with security issues and the organisations contingency plans. Maintain an effective site fire tactical plan with Security and the Fire and Rescue Service. Ensure the availability, currency and dissemination of fire strategy drawings incorporating fire hazards.

  Maintain comprehensive records of all fire incidents and investigations ensuring that trends are identified, and that advice is given to the appropriate parties for remedial action to reduce incidents.

  Advise on the planning and design of new or existing buildings/structures, with particular emphasis on specifications for fire precautions, compliance with applicable fire standards and legislation at both design and construction stages. This will involve liaison with the Capital Projects teams, Estates and Facilities staff, Capital Planning teams, Local Building Control and Fire Authorities.

  Ability to communicate effectively in a range of forums across the Trust including presenting at formal governance groups and senior managers and directors, liaising with external stakeholders and contractors as required.

  Assist in formulating Trust Policy and Procedures for Fire Management and assist in maintaining databases and documentation in relation to the above.

  Prepare and present, when required, Fire Safety Reports.

  Attend and contribute to the Trust Health and Safety, and Fire Committees.

  Provide interpretation and application of the provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Firecode and other official guidance and legislation in respect of fire safety in NHS premises. Ensure that fire safety statutory compliance is co-ordinated and maintained.

  Communicating highly complex information to senior managers on fire safety and changes to the policy.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

References

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

If you like the sound of working with NELFT, dont waste a moment and apply now!

Job description Job responsibilities

• Responsible to the Trust Fire Safety Manager for all risk assessments and statutory fire safety testing of physical fire safety devices and fire avoidance advice management for the NELFT property portfolio.
• To act as Trust representative with local authority district planning directorates and building control officers with meeting the building regulations section part B (fire)
• Provide expert fire safety management advice on fire safety avoidance, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and legislation including an expert knowledge in the Fire Safety Regulatory Reform Act (2005), the Building Safety Act (2024), Health Technical Memorandum 05-02.
• Implementation of fire safety precautions utilizing risk-managed techniques and best industry practice.
• The close working with the full range of senior management and directors ensuring that fire safety is complied with as required by statute, health and safety executive approved codes of practice, Health Technical Memorandum and other subordinate fire safety requirements
• Developing and maintaining the Trusts policy / strategy documents. Ensuring the effective and appropriate implementation of fire safety strategy into managerial practice to provide a safe working environment.
• The implementation to NHS monitoring and reporting mechanisms relevant to fire safety management
• Responsible for arranging, booking and full management of fire risk assessments.
• Regularly undertaking and producing suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments, identifying non-conformances and agreeing corrective actions.
• Conducting fire related incident investigations.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process
• Working with Estates senior managers and directors to develop and implement short and long-term strategic plans for fire safety risk management.
• Extracting and manipulating data from our incident reporting software. Developing, reviewing and ensuring the implementation of suitable fire evacuation plans for all staff, patients and visitors.
• The implementation of an effective fire safety training programme
• Assist operational managers in the arrangement of practical fire drills, recommend remedial action when necessary and audit the accuracy of staff training records and fire drills.

  Responsible for undertaking Fire Risk Assessments as required by legislation and for identifying fire safety risks within the Trust controlled portfolio. This includes the full risk assessment procedure including arranging, planning , completion and monitoring of any resulting actions.

  Assist and liaise with the local Fire Authority and Police in the investigation of fires and their cause(s). Keep a record of all fires, Support Managers, Fire Wardens in the preparation of Fire Reports.

  Monitor the incidents of unwanted fire signals from fire alarm systems and identify measures necessary to control and reduce such signals. Keep records of these incidents and keep NHS statistical returns.

  Provide fire safety advice with regards to the emergency planning and the impact within the Trust contingency plans.

  Ensure that the Trust is kept fully informed of all major developments in Fire Safety Legislation and Department of Health Policy guidance and the organisation and management of fire precautions which affect the Trust.

  Carry out suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessments as per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Firecode and the Trusts Fire Safety Action Plan.

  Undertake specialist Fire Risk Assessments within clinical and non-clinical secure environments as required. Ensure the dissemination and practical application of Fire Risk Assessments to functional heads and staff with specific fire responsibilities.

  Undertake specialist investigations of all fire incidents, producing appropriate reports for the Fire Safety Manager and the local manager with responsibility for fire safety issues.

  Provide a specialist role in fire emergency planning, the impact with security issues and the organisations contingency plans. Maintain an effective site fire tactical plan with Security and the Fire and Rescue Service. Ensure the availability, currency and dissemination of fire strategy drawings incorporating fire hazards.

  Maintain comprehensive records of all fire incidents and investigations ensuring that trends are identified, and that advice is given to the appropriate parties for remedial action to reduce incidents.

  Advise on the planning and design of new or existing buildings/structures, with particular emphasis on specifications for fire precautions, compliance with applicable fire standards and legislation at both design and construction stages. This will involve liaison with the Capital Projects teams, Estates and Facilities staff, Capital Planning teams, Local Building Control and Fire Authorities.

  Ability to communicate effectively in a range of forums across the Trust including presenting at formal governance groups and senior managers and directors, liaising with external stakeholders and contractors as required.

  Assist in formulating Trust Policy and Procedures for Fire Management and assist in maintaining databases and documentation in relation to the above.

  Prepare and present, when required, Fire Safety Reports.

  Attend and contribute to the Trust Health and Safety, and Fire Committees.

  Provide interpretation and application of the provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Firecode and other official guidance and legislation in respect of fire safety in NHS premises. Ensure that fire safety statutory compliance is co-ordinated and maintained.

  Communicating highly complex information to senior managers on fire safety and changes to the policy.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

References

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. You must provide professional email addresses for all referees as we will contact them as soon as an offer has been made. Please note we do not request references prior to interviews. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs account will be processed by TRAC System. Please note that some emails may go to your spam/junk mailbox so make sure you check this regularly.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

If you like the sound of working with NELFT, dont waste a moment and apply now!

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Have a thorough knowledge of fire safety, fire risk assessments, fire legislation, fire regulations and NHS fire standards and regulations, and codes of practice
• Understand the risk assessment process and have the ability to undertake fire risk assessments

Desirable

• NHS experience

Qualifications Essential

• A master's degree in Fire Engineering/Fire Safety Management in Fire Safety or significant demonstrable relevant fire safety experience in the healthcare sector
• Member or graduate of professional organisation ie Institute of Fire Engineers (MIFireE) or Confederation of Fire Protection Association of Europe (CFPA)
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area

Desirable

• Certification on HTM Healthcare Premise

Knowledge Essential

• Fire regulations
• HTM05 (Fire safety)

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Have a thorough knowledge of fire safety, fire risk assessments, fire legislation, fire regulations and NHS fire standards and regulations, and codes of practice
• Understand the risk assessment process and have the ability to undertake fire risk assessments

Desirable

• NHS experience

Qualifications Essential

• A master's degree in Fire Engineering/Fire Safety Management in Fire Safety or significant demonstrable relevant fire safety experience in the healthcare sector
• Member or graduate of professional organisation ie Institute of Fire Engineers (MIFireE) or Confederation of Fire Protection Association of Europe (CFPA)
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area

Desirable

• Certification on HTM Healthcare Premise

Knowledge Essential

• Fire regulations
• HTM05 (Fire safety)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Goodmayes hospital

157 Barley lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Goodmayes hospital

157 Barley lane

Ilford

IG3 8XJ

Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)