Fire Safety Officer - Band D1

Job description

Job responsibilities

Technical and Operational

Undertake and maintain fire risk assessments, fire plans, and evacuation strategies across all GMS-managed premises in line with statutory and healthcare guidance.

Monitor and advise on compliance with fire safety legislation and standards, including relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), supporting corrective action where required.

Maintain accurate fire safety records and contribute to assurance reporting, including risk management processes, trend analysis, and preventative planning.

Investigate fire-related incidents, near misses, and false alarms, producing reports and recommending proportionate corrective measures.

Co-ordinate routine fire safety activities, including alarm systems, emergency lighting, drills, audits, and oversight of fire safety equipment to ensure appropriate provision, positioning, and maintenance.

Provide specialist advice for maintenance, refurbishment, and capital projects, assessing fire safety implications or infrastructure or system changes.

Liaise with Fire and Rescue Services, Building Control, insurers, and other authorities regarding inspections, compliance, and improvement actions.

Support the development and review of fire safety policies and procedures, exercising professional judgement to advise on risks and escalating significant risks through appropriate governance routes.Act as a competent person for fire safety matters in accordance with statutory requirements.

Professional Development

Maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge of fire safety legislation, healthcare guidance, and emerging best practice.

Undertake mandatory and role-specific training, ensuring professional qualifications and registrations remain current.

Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and relevant professional networks.

Promote fire safety awareness across GMS and share good practice within the Estates and Facilities function.

Supervision and Coordination

Deliver fire safety training, including induction, refresher courses, fire warden training, and evacuation procedures.

Support, advise, and Fire Wardens and departmental representatives on fire safety responsibilities.

Plan, co-ordinate, and evaluate fire drills and evacuation exercises, recommending improvements where required.

Conduct inspections and compliance checks, supporting departments to implement corrective actions arising from audits or fire risk assessments.

Oversee fire-fighting equipment, signage, and notices, ensuring correct location, maintenance, and suitability,

Work collaboratively with Estates, Capital Projects, Health & Safety, and Operational teams to coordinate fire safety activity.

Monitor contractors on live sites to ensure fire precautions are maintained, taking action where deficiencies are identified.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent qualification
• Registration with a recognised fire safety or fire engineering professional body
• NEBOSH or IOSH Occupational Health & Safety qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Desirable

• Training or teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Relevant fire safety experience within a large or complex organisation.
• Experience conducting fire risk assessments and audits
• Experience delivering staff training

Desirable

• Experience in healthcare or high-risk, occupied environments

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Sound knowledge of fire safety legislation and its application in complex environments
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and risk/compliance systems
• Ability to provide clear, proportionate, fire safety advice

Desirable

• Knowledge of healthcare fire safety guidance (HTM 05 series or equivalent)
• Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Managed Services

Address

Trustwide

Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham)

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/gloucestershire-managed-services/ (Opens in a new tab)