Fire Safety Lead – NHS Hospital

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield seeks a Fire Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and deliver comprehensive fire safety training across the Trust. The role involves carrying out audits, providing guidance on fire safety policies, and managing external consultants to meet statutory requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level fire qualification, substantial experience in fire safety management, and effective communication skills. Offering a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580, this position supports personal and professional development.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Support in balancing personal and professional lives

Qualifications

• Formal Fire qualification with advanced fire risk assessment certification required.
• Experience of fire and health and safety management within an acute hospital environment.
• Track record of producing fire safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and training on compliance with fire safety legislation.
• Ensure fire safety training across Trust is fit for purpose.
• Carry out fire safety inspections, audits, and report documentation.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent presentation skills written and verbal

Successful team leadership/motivation of others

Ability to assess efficacy of training programmes

Strong project management skills

Commitment to customer service

Education

Formal Fire qualification to Degree level

MSc in related qualification

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield seeks a Fire Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and deliver comprehensive fire safety training across the Trust. The role involves carrying out audits, providing guidance on fire safety policies, and managing external consultants to meet statutory requirements. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level fire qualification, substantial experience in fire safety management, and effective communication skills. Offering a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580, this position supports personal and professional development.