Fire Safety Manager

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to oversee fire safety management across three hospital sites. The role involves ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, developing risk management processes, and providing professional advice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire safety and a commitment to improving safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced fire safety professional with understanding of fire safety legislation.
• Proven track record in delivering fire safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire safety and risk across three hospital sites.
• Develop and maintain processes for fire risk management.
• Ensure compliance with NHS Firecode standards.

Skills

Fire Safety

Risk Management

Legislation Compliance

Job description

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust - Fire Safety Manager

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Fire Safety Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the management of fire safety and risk across all three sites – Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, and Andover War Memorial Hospital.

To be successful, you must be an experienced fire safety professional with a solid understanding of fire safety legislation, including healthcare-specific regulations. You should have a proven track record in delivering fire safety improvements and providing professional advice that balances fire safety with operational risks.

The Fire Safety Manager will develop and maintain effective processes and systems for fire risk management, supporting the Trust's statutory obligations relating to fire safety. You will ensure that fire safety activities align with national and local guidance, providing assurance through reports and mitigation plans where gaps are identified.

You will ensure that appropriate policies, procedures, and governance processes are in place to support fire safety compliance across the Trust. As the lead competent person, you will be responsible for fire safety issues, adhering to NHS Firecode standards and the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

About Us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient across our three sites. We serve a population of approximately 600,000 people in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to foster a supportive environment where people feel they belong, and where learning and excellence thrive.

We are leaders in treating rare conditions such as pseudomyxoma peritonei and are known for our expertise in tertiary liver and colorectal cancers. The Trust employs over 9,000 staff, with a turnover exceeding £500 million annually. As a Foundation Trust, we are accountable to our members through the governors, who influence our future direction.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Katharine Carter
• Job Title: Head of Patient Safety and Risk
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]