Fire Safety Advisor

Insight Executive Group; Stamfordham; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consulting firm is seeking a Fire Safety Advisor in Stamfordham. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with fire safety regulations across Trust sites, conduct risk assessments, and oversee fire safety systems. This permanent role offers a salary of £41,224, requiring in-depth experience in a multi-site organization and a NEBOSH Fire Certificate.

Qualifications

• Significant in-depth experience in complex risk assessments.
• Ability to manage diverse teams and facilitate effective plans.
• Experience with healthcare fire safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support fire safety management across Trust sites.
• Deputize for Chief Fire Safety Officer as required.
• Conduct fire risk assessments and training.

Skills

Expert fire safety advice

Risk assessment planning

Effective communication with staff

Education

NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Insight is supporting a large NHS organisation in the North East to appoint a Fire Safety Advisor. This is a permanent position, with a salary of £41,224.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that Trust sites meet all statutory fire requirements. A key feature of this role will be to ensure that fire safety systems are in place to meet requirements of legislation and that these are supported by suitable policies and procedures linking into Trust Management arrangements. The Fire Safety Advisor will complete Fire Risk Assessments, provide training, and provide general support in relation to fire safety.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting the day-to-day management of fire safety throughout the Trust across both inpatient and community sites;
• Deputise for the Chief Fire Safety Officer ensuring the Trusts statutory requirements across a large complex organisation are met in line with the application of Health Technical Memorandums (HTM-05 series Firecode), Health Building Notes (HBN series), Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Building Regulations, and their practical implications and application in varied healthcare environments;
• Extensive knowledge and experience in providing expert advice to managers and staff at all levels of the organisation, including planning comprehensive and structured programmes of fire safety risk assessments, and fire safety drills.

Person specification

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent;
• Significant in-depth experience gained undertaking complex risk assessments in large and complex multi-site organisation;
• Dealing effectively with all levels of staff within the organisation;
• Ability to plan and prioritise resources effectively to deliver a high-quality service