Job summary
The Fire Safety Manager will lead the operational delivery of fire safety compliance and risk reduction for their designated campus (Northern General Hospital or Central Campus), acting as the Responsible Person (RP) under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for that site.
The postholder will be one of two Band 7 Fire Safety Managers who, together, provide site-level leadership and ensure consistent Trust-wide implementation of fire safety standards in line with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-01 - Managing Healthcare Fire Safety, HTM 05-02 - Fire Safety in Healthcare Premises, and the full HTM 05-03 suite of guidance.
Main duties of the job
Providing visible, accountable fire safety leadership across their allocated site and acting as the legally designated RP under the RRFSO 2005.
Leading site-level implementation of statutory fire safety requirements, NHS guidance, and Trust policies, ensuring full compliance with HTM, Building Regulations, British Standards, and related codes of practice.
Delivering proactive support to capital and refurbishment schemes, ensuring compliance through all stages of design, construction, commissioning, and handover
Coordinating and delivering fire drills, training programmes, fire warden arrangements, and emergency evacuation planning in accordance with HTM 05-01 principles.
Working in partnership with the Deputy Head of Governance & Compliance to ensure site level fire safety assurance, incident reporting, policy implementation, and risk register updates.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Formal fire safety qualification at Level 6 (Degree or equivalent) or Full Corporate Membership of IFE or similar body
- Advanced Fire Risk Assessment qualification (e.g. FRA competency to PAS 79)
- Knowledge of NHS HTM 05 suite and Firecode guidance
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma (General or Fire)
- CDM Regulations 2015 awareness and application
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a senior fire safety role with responsibility for large or complex premises
- Proven track record of acting as (or supporting) a Responsible Person under the RRFSO
- Demonstrable experience of conducting, reviewing and managing fire risk assessments in line with PAS 79
- Experience of supporting or leading on fire safety elements of capital projects
- Development and delivery of fire safety training programmes
Desirable
- Prior experience working in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of RRFSO 2005, HTMs, Firecode, Building Regulations and BS 9999
- Ability to analyse fire strategies and provide expert input into capital/refurbishment projects
- Ability to investigate fire incidents and manage UFAS reduction strategies
- Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills
- Competence in interpreting legislation into operational practice
- Effective communicator across disciplines and levels
- IT literate (Microsoft Office Suite, basic CAD reading, FRA software)
- Project management skills and ability to work within financial constraints
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Formal fire safety qualification at Level 6 (Degree or equivalent) or Full Corporate Membership of IFE or similar body
- Advanced Fire Risk Assessment qualification (e.g. FRA competency to PAS 79)
- Knowledge of NHS HTM 05 suite and Firecode guidance
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma (General or Fire)
- CDM Regulations 2015 awareness and application
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a senior fire safety role with responsibility for large or complex premises
- Proven track record of acting as (or supporting) a Responsible Person under the RRFSO
- Demonstrable experience of conducting, reviewing and managing fire risk assessments in line with PAS 79
- Experience of supporting or leading on fire safety elements of capital projects
- Development and delivery of fire safety training programmes
Desirable
- Prior experience working in a healthcare or similarly regulated environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of RRFSO 2005, HTMs, Firecode, Building Regulations and BS 9999
- Ability to analyse fire strategies and provide expert input into capital/refurbishment projects
- Ability to investigate fire incidents and manage UFAS reduction strategies
- Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills
- Competence in interpreting legislation into operational practice
- Effective communicator across disciplines and levels
- IT literate (Microsoft Office Suite, basic CAD reading, FRA software)
- Project management skills and ability to work within financial constraints
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
