FIRE SAFETY MANAGER

Fire Safety Manager

Fire Safety Manager required for an NHS trust in Staffordshire. Contract available for 6–12 months and may be extended; part‑time and full‑time working patterns considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Trust’s Fire Safety Management System in line with the HTM 05 series and best practice in hospital and healthcare environments.
• Line‑manage two Fire Safety Officers, including overseeing their professional development.
• Develop the Trust’s Fire Safety Procedures and Documents, including Fire Safety Manuals, Protocols and Drawings.
• Manage the Fire Risk Assessment programme for the estate, including delivery of the assessments and the resulting remedial actions.
• Oversee the development of Fire Evacuation Strategies, ensuring full buy‑in from departments.
• Investigate and track Fire Incidents, report on patterns and ensure appropriate lessons are learned and action taken.
• Develop and execute fire response exercises and drills in conjunction with the Trust’s Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response Manager.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified or studying to degree level in a relevant subject, or relevant experience.
• Professional registration (to diploma or corporate membership level) in a relevant fire‑risk‑related subject area, or equivalent experience and the ability to register.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Management systems and legislation.
• Experience of carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and managing the delivery of remedial actions.
• Knowledge of risk management theory and techniques.

Location: Stafford / Remote working | Salary: £40–£44 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 18/11/2022

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