Fire Safety Officer

Finegreen are currently supporting a large NHS organisation in the appointment of experienced Fire Safety professional, this role is interim but could lead to permanent.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Will contribute fire management expert knowledge and experience in guiding the trust through the challenges of managing a large scale NHS Trust Fire compliance;
• The aim will be to provide leadership forming cooperative engagement with key stakeholders across the trust;
• The post holder will define clear strategic direction, setting out plans for compliance and Training delivery;
• Provide professional support, expertise and management of the Trust Fire compliance
• Ensure that the staff are appropriately, equipped with the right level of Training and resources;
• Provide Professional advice to the project team and pro-actively communicate with key stakeholders on the development and delivery of Capital Projects;
• Support the budget management by advising and managing the use of resources across workstreams;
• Provide specialist advice on matters of Fire safety across the Trust, in order to enable the
• Trust to achieve compliance with relevant Fire Safety legislation;
• Responsible for bringing Fire Safety specialist service to the Trust, working autonomously and accountable to the Assistant Director of Estates and Facilities;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance;
• Write, manage and monitor the Fire Safety Policy and protocols and Fire Safety Training, Develop, manage, deliver, monitor and review all Fire Safety related training;
• Carry out Fire safety audits and Risk Assessments on all Trust Premises.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Fire Safety degree or extensive practical experience and appropriate national training i.e. Specialist Fire Safety Course at Fire Service College;
• Experienced in undertaking various types of fire risk assessments;
• Subject matter expert with extensive knowledge and ability to interpret and assure compliance with The Fire Safety Order, Firecode and Building Regulations.

If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on (phone number removed) or send your to (url removed)