Fire Safety Adviser

Transformationunitgm; Worthing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Transformationunitgm is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor to join their team, focusing on compliance and fire safety initiatives across their estate. The role involves conducting fire risk assessments, delivering training, and promoting fire safety best practices. Candidates should have a degree-level education and relevant qualifications in fire safety. The Trust offers a supportive environment dedicated to staff development and an opportunity to make a difference in healthcare safety.

Benefits

Fully funded lifelong learning opportunities

Commitment to supporting a diverse workforce

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent fire safety management competency required.
• Relevant fire safety qualification or experience, including UK accredited training modules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments and provide comprehensive fire management.
• Deliver fire safety training to staff at all levels.

Skills

Understanding of fire safety in healthcare settings

Knowledge of legislation and standards

Experience in fire prevention advisory roles

Ability to develop and deliver training

Competence in fire risk assessment

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Relevant fire safety qualification

Job description

We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability, and optimism) to help us provide high-quality care to patients, carers, families, and communities. We specialise in NHS mental health and learning disability services.

What can we offer you?

We are an organisation that puts people first. We will help you feel respected, valued, and included. We support your learning, skill acquisition, and career development. You will have opportunities to bring new ideas to improve our services.

Join a health and care system committed to working together for our communities. At Sussex Partnership, you can make a difference in the lives of patients, carers, and families.

We are committed to your development and offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities, including apprenticeships from GCSE to Masters level.

If this interests you, join our team.

Job overview

The Trust seeks to expand its Fire Safety Advisors. We need a motivated, qualified, and enthusiastic individual to join our fire safety team, working across the Trust. This role involves supporting fire safety initiatives and ensuring compliance across our estate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual to promote sound fire safety practices across a diverse estate. Travel across sites is required; a full driving license and access to insured transport are essential and must be confirmed in your application.

You will join a friendly, supportive, and creative team dedicated to high-quality service delivery. Your responsibilities include advising on technical and legislative fire safety matters and monitoring fire safety across Trust premises, leased, PFI, and other occupied sites.

Main duties

Provide comprehensive fire management and training services, offering expert advice to ensure statutory compliance. Conduct fire risk assessments and reviews, recommend improvements, and promote a safety culture. Deliver fire safety training to staff at all levels, following NHS best practices. Support the Estates & Facilities fire safety team in fostering a positive fire safety culture.

Working for our organisation

We are recruiting full-time Fire Safety Advisors. Alternative working patterns may be considered; applicants should specify preferences in their application.

We provide mental health and learning disability care across Sussex and for children and young people in Hampshire.

Living in Sussex offers easy travel between coast and countryside, access to Brighton and London, and proximity to Gatwick and Heathrow airports, with excellent rail links.

Responsibilities and contact details

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities. Contact details are provided below.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent fire safety management competency
• Relevant fire safety qualification or experience, including UK accredited training modules (NOS Level 3)
• Good educational background

Knowledge/Experience

• Understanding of fire safety in healthcare settings
• Knowledge of legislation, standards, and best practices affecting healthcare premises
• Experience in fire prevention advisory roles within NHS or similar organizations
• Ability to develop and deliver fire safety training, including IT-based programs
• Competence in fire risk assessment and action plan creation
• Understanding of risk management techniques
• Experience with the Equality Act 2010

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and welcome applications from Black, Minority, Ethnic, and disabled communities.

Unsuccessful candidates will not be notified unless shortlisted. Due to high application volumes, the vacancy may close early.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must familiarize themselves with safeguarding policies and undertake relevant training.

Salary offers are typically at the lower end of the salary range, but NHS experience may influence the starting salary.

Additional information

This role involves access to vulnerable populations and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in compliance with legal requirements.