Fire Safety Officer
Salary: AfC Band 6 Equivalent / £38,682 to £46580 per annum
Location: South West
Contract: Permanent, full-time
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.
Key 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 informationFor further information, please contact John Lavictoire