Fire Safety OfficerSalary: AfC Band 6 Equivalent / £38,682 to £46,580 per annumLocation: South WestContract: Permanent, full‑time
Overview
The Opportunity
An established healthcare‑focused facilities management organisation operating across the South West is seeking a Fire Safety Officer to support the delivery of robust, compliant fire safety arrangements across a complex operational estate.
This is a hands‑on, specialist role providing professional fire safety advice, undertaking fire risk assessments, and supporting training and compliance activity within a regulated healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Undertake Fire Risk Assessments across owned and occupied premises in accordance with current fire safety legislation, Firecode and HTM 05 guidance.
- Provide specialist fire safety advice to estates, facilities and operational teams.
- Support compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, building regulations and healthcare fire safety standards.
- Deliver and support fire safety training, including fire warden, evacuation and site‑specific training.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of fire drills and evacuation exercises, maintaining accurate records in line with HTM 05‑02 requirements.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external bodies including Fire & Rescue Services, contractors and design teams.
- Support fire safety input into maintenance and capital works, ensuring fire precautions are maintained during works.
- Assist in the development, review and implementation of fire safety policies, procedures and local arrangements.
About You
You will have practical experience delivering fire safety services within a large, complex or regulated environment, ideally healthcare or a similar setting.
Essential criteria:
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Professional registration with a recognised fire safety or fire engineering body.
- NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification.
- Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments within complex buildings.
- Working knowledge of HTM 05 guidance and healthcare fire safety requirements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Experience delivering fire safety training.
- Teaching or training qualification.
Further information
For further information, please contact John Lavictoire
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