Fire Safety Manager

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of fire safety across multiple healthcare facilities. As a Fire Safety Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, advising on control measures, and supporting operational leaders in enhancing safety strategies. This position offers an opportunity to work within a small, dynamic team, where your expertise will contribute significantly to creating safe environments for patients and staff alike. If you are passionate about fire safety and looking to make a real impact in the healthcare sector, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing fire safety compliance and risk assessments.
• Strong IT skills for data monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and health policies.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.

Skills

Fire Safety Legislation

IT Skills

Report Presentation

Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate

Relevant Degree

Tools

Management Information Systems

Job description

Job Description: Fire Safety Manager at Atlas BFW Management Ltd

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Successful applicants will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For more information about Atlas, visit: www.bfwml.co.uk

The successful candidate will work within a small team of fire safety and health and safety specialists, managing KPIs related to fire safety. Responsibilities include providing advice on fire safety legislation, identifying and mitigating fire risks, advising on control measures, monitoring performance, and communicating lessons learned from fire incidents. You will also advise service users on managing fire incidents and unwanted fire signals, and present information to Atlas customers, end users, and clinical teams.

You will serve as the Appointed Person (AP) for fire safety, advising on all related matters. This includes reviewing and improving safety strategies, policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with current legislative and operational requirements. Strong IT skills and the ability to produce and present reports are essential.

Developing a good understanding of the sites within the estate and the outsourced service providers will be part of your role. You will support the Director of Operations and Head of Estates in meeting legislative obligations, deputising across various duties. You will review performance data, initiate actions to maintain standards, and develop service improvement plans as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and site-specific health, safety, and welfare policies.
• Maintain communication with Ward/Departmental Managers regarding service activities.
• Utilise IT systems to monitor and report data within management systems.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs for staff.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Head of Estates or the Director of Operations.

The post involves overseeing fire safety services across multiple sites, including acute and community-based facilities.

Our organization delivers fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, and North Lancashire, ensuring optimal environments for patients, staff, and visitors. As a subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support frontline clinical services and patient care delivery. Our profits contribute to business growth, employment, and training opportunities.

Visit bfwml.co.uk for more information.

Please note this role is under an ATLAS contract, not an NHS contract. The advert will close once sufficient applications are received.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jonathan Philips
• Job Title: Recruitment Partner
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]