Senior Fire Safety Advisor

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Fire Safety Advisor to deliver comprehensive fire safety services across all Trust properties. The role includes risk assessments, training delivery, drills, incident investigation, and reporting to support governance and compliance.

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance, work across diverse sites, and travel as required, ensuring adherence to fire safety legislation and HTMs. Sponsorship information is provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Fire Safety Experience (5 years)
• Fire Safety Qualifications
• Additional relevant qualifications

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments across all Trust properties
• Deliver fire safety training to ~4500 staff
• Lead fire drills and emergency planning exercises
• Investigate fire incidents and alarm activations
• Maintain structured records and reports for safety committees
• Advise on updates to fire safety policies

Skills

Fire safety experience

Fire risk assessments

Fire safety training

Communication skills

Audit & reporting

Education

Fire Safety Qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Fire Safety Advisor to deliver comprehensive fire safety services across all Trust properties. The role includes risk assessments, training delivery, drills, incident investigation, and reporting to support governance and compliance.

The successful candidate will provide expert guidance, work across diverse sites, and travel as required, ensuring adherence to fire safety legislation and HTMs. Sponsorship information is provided in the posting.