Fire Safety Officer

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fire Safety Officer for a NHS Trust in Cambridgeshire. This role involves ensuring effective Fire Safety Management and compliance, along with developing fire safety training for staff. Candidates will need strong leadership skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships within the organization. The contract is for 3 months with 28£ per hour pay rate and hybrid work available one day a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Fire Safety programs within a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance related to Fire Safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategic compliance road map for Fire Safety.
• Ensure policies and procedures are updated regularly.
• Deliver fire safety training and inspections.

Skills

Fire Safety Management

Strong Communication

Team Leadership

Job description

Overview

Morgan Hunt requires a Fire Safety Officer for NHS based in Cambridgeshire. The candidate is responsible to the Head of Estates and Facilities and works closely with the Director of Estates and Facilities, Trust Estates team and clinical leads to ensure leadership and management of Fire Safety Management. The candidate will ensure that services operate effectively, and relationships are developed in line with the Trust’s values: Compassion, Collaboration, Excellence. The candidate will provide leadership within the organisation and be responsible for the delivery of Fire Safety Management services across the estate, including offsite properties. Providing management support to a team that provides specialist fire safety advice in relation to the maintenance and repair of all building fabric, utilities and engineering services, across the Trust, using the best possible business and working practices.

Pay Rate: £28ph Ltd

Hours: 37.5 Mon to Fri – Hybrid working available 1 day a week.

Location: Cambridgeshire

Duration: 3 months on going contract

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering a strategic compliance road map and plans towards full Fire Safety compliance
• Ensuring all appropriate policies and procedures are developed and regularly updated
• Delivery of the Risk Based Inspection Program, Building and Engineering advice, corporate and specialist training and issue resolution
• Delivery of fire safety training of all staff at the Trust and associated satellites by constantly devising and improving training and evacuation methods commensurate to particular departments
• Ensuring the Trust is kept up to date with any changes in legislation and guidance appertaining to Fire Safety and represents the Fire Safety team within the Estates and Facilities Directorate, and within the wider Trust
• Providing informed advice to the Trust on its development across its Estate with the Trust Fire Strategies. The candidate will form part of a multi-disciplinary team whose role is to provide the best possible Fire Prevention Service to the Trust
• Ensuring a good working relationship with Departmental Managers will be essential to the achievement of the Fire Safety Team’s objectives. The candidate will be expected to show a thoroughly professional attitude in all of their relationships.