Fire safety advisor

Vox Network Consultants; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to oversee fire safety strategy and compliance in hospital environments. The role requires expertise in fire risk management, ensuring safety standards align with regulations. Candidates must hold a NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and have significant experience in healthcare estates. You will be responsible for leading fire safety processes, conducting Fire Risk Assessments, and providing training to staff.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in hospital or large healthcare estates.
• Proven track record managing and delivering FRAs in healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of fire and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety across hospital sites.
• Manage and carry out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Provide fire safety training and advice to staff.
• Investigate fire incidents and ensure reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with Fire Safety Order and HTM standards.

Skills

Fire risk management

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

Job description

Overview

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading healthcare provider for an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to oversee fire safety strategy, compliance, and risk assessments across a complex hospital estate. This is a critical role requiring hands-on expertise in fire risk management within hospital environments, ensuring safety standards are upheld and aligned with healthcare regulations and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety across hospital sites, including the development and implementation of fire safety policy
• Manage and carry out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across hospital buildings
• Provide fire safety training, advice, and guidance to staff and contractors
• Investigate fire incidents and ensure robust reporting, learning, and improvement processes
• Ensure compliance with Fire Safety Order, HTM standards, and broader H&S legislation
• Liaise with external fire authorities and internal stakeholders to maintain a safe healthcare environment.

What You'll Need

• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent)
• Significant experience working in hospital or large healthcare estates
• Proven track record managing and delivering FRAs in healthcare settings
• Strong knowledge of fire and health & safety legislation, including HTM and NHS-specific requirements
• Excellent communication and report writing skill

Join a professional team delivering high standards across critical facilities.