Fire Safety Manager

DBTH; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health & wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Salary sacrifice discounts

Job summary

DBTH is seeking a Fire Safety Manager based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary to lead fire safety, risk assessment, and compliance across the Trust’s estate. The role reports to the Estates & Facilities leadership and requires expert guidance on HTM 05-01 and related standards.

The post holder will manage fire safety teams, deliver training, and ensure robust fire safety management for a large healthcare campus, with extensive partnership across clinical and support services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing Fire Safety in large, complex premises.
• Ability to apply specialist knowledge in healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety legislation and HTMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver all responsibilities of the Fire Safety Manager role.
• Provide expert leadership on fire safety, fire engineering and compliance across the Trust’s estate.

Skills

Fire safety

Fire risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

NEBOSH/ Degree level

Professional body membership

CPD in fire safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Fire Safety Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Job ref 272-8062801-A

Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Lead and deliver all responsibilities of the Fire Safety Manager role in line with HTM 05-01 (Managing Healthcare Fire Safety) and subsequent updates, providing authoritative fire engineering, risk assessment and compliance leadership.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based on the Doncaster Royal Infirmary site and will provide expert, specialist leadership and professional advice on all aspects of fire safety, fire engineering and compliance across the Trust’s estate, supporting the Fire Safety Team in delivering a comprehensive and compliant fire safety management system.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Knowledge & experience

• Extensive experience in managing Fire Safety with a proven ability to apply specialist knowledge in large and complex premises and high risk environments (e.g. hospitals, universities, multi-occupancy buildings)
• Fire safety principles and practices, Fire risk management frameworks, Fire safety legislation and codes of practice
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Skilled in undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, hazard identification, risk evaluation, and control measure development
• Proven involvement in Fire Authority audits and investigations into unwanted fire alarm activations, including root cause analysis and improvement actions.
• Experience in designing and delivering mandatory fire safety training to multidisciplinary teams with varying levels of responsibility.
• Skilled in writing clear, concise, and professional reports for a range of audiences.
• Strong general IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• HTM 05-01 Firecode and related Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs)
• Experience of working in healthcare environments, particularly hospital settings, where complex fire safety challenges exist.
• Knowledge and practical experience of healthcare fire safety principles, standards, and challenges.

Qualifications & Training

• Possession of a recognised fire safety qualification at NEBOSH / Degree level or equivalent
• Membership of a professional body, such as: The Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) & The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) or similar.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) in fire safety or related fields.
• Possession of a Certificate in Training Practice (or equivalent), or extensive experience in preparing and delivering training to varied audiences.
• Recognised fire safety qualification to Degree level, NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, or equivalent. NEBOSH Certificate in Health & Safety (General Certificate). NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Risk Management.
• Registered Fire Risk Assessor with a recognised and accredited body (e.g. IFE, IFSM, FRACS).
• Possession of a relevant Management qualification (e.g., ILM, NVQ Level 5, or equivalent).

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Experienced in communicating and negotiating with external agencies, including Fire Authorities, specialist advisors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Engage with challenging individuals, Understand differing perspectives, Communicate in a non-confrontational, tactful, and diplomatic manner.
• Capable of managing emotionally sensitive situations, such as complaints or difficult feedback, with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, able to adapt communication to suit diverse audiences.
• Able to produce and present clear, concise, and accurate written reports to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Skilled in conducting Fire Risk Assessments, with the ability to evaluate and mitigate risks effectively.
• Experienced in delivering fire training and presentations across varied staff groups, with the ability to evaluate training effectiveness and adapt as needed.
• Experience of financial and budgetary management, including understanding procurement processes and applying Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
• Working knowledge and experience of Health & Safety and Security Management in complex operational environments.
• Understanding of corporate risk management principles, including how fire safety risk interfaces with broader organisational governance frameworks.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting statement.

While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.

Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by DBTH and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

1. Usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.
2. May be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers
3. May include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.

• Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Name Howard Timms
Job title Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities
Email address [e-mail]
Telephone number 01302 644104
Additional information

Charlotte Brookes

PA to Director of Estates and Facilities

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01302 644127

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.

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