Fire Safety Manager

Fire Safety Manager

The closing date is 01 June 2026

Job share / part time hours to be considered for right candidate

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Fire Safety Manager to act as the Trust's competent person for all matters relating to fire safety. This senior role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the NHS Firecode suite of guidance across a diverse portfolio of acute and community healthcare premises.

The post holder will provide expert professional advice and assurance to the Director of Estates & Facilities, senior leaders and the Trust Board, supporting the delivery of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will lead on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Trust's Fire Safety Management System, ensuring robust governance, risk management and statutory compliance.

Working closely with Estates, Capital Planning, Health & Safety, Emergency Planning teams and external enforcing authorities, you will oversee fire risk assessments, fire safety training programmes, audits and investigations, and provide specialist input into new developments and service changes. You will also play a key role in staff engagement, training delivery and influencing best practice across the organisation.

All candidates are encouraged to demonstrate strong leadership skills, healthcare experience and a proactive approach to assurance and continuous improvement within a complex NHS environment.

Main duties of the job

The Fire Safety Manager will lead on all aspects of fire safety compliance across the Trust, acting as the competent person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust Fire Safety Management System, undertaking and overseeing fire risk assessments, delivering statutory and mandatory fire safety training, and providing expert professional advice to senior leaders, Estates teams and Trust committees. The post holder will work closely with internal teams and external enforcing authorities to ensure fire safety risks are effectively managed, audits and investigations are completed, and assurance is provided to the Trust Board through clear governance, reporting and continuous improvement.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Person Specification Experience

• Knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Working knowledge of NHS Firecode series and HTM 05
• Conduct suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments
• Carry out fire safety surveys and reviews
• Excellent presentation skills written and verbal
• Successful team leadership/motivation of others
• Ability to assess efficacy of training programmes
• Ability to operate/think laterally at a strategic and operational level
• Commitment to customer service
• A track record of developing and maintaining good working relationships at all levels in a large organisation
• Must be a team player and have personal initiative and drive
• Must be confident and a firm leader who exhibits presence
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Contributing to management reviews
• Several years experience in fire safety
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Firecode
• Experience of preparing and delivering training courses
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries to improve standards
• Experience of working with external agencies and influencing internal change
• Experience and knowledge of undertaking and reviewing fire risk assessments
• Experience in undertaking fire safety audits and conducting investigations
• General computer literacy skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications including Office, Excel and Word
• Ability to devise and deliver training programmes using eLearning, face to face, webinar and Teams environments
• Experience of both public and private sectors
• Experienced manager with a demonstrable track record of success
• Collecting complex information with ability to analyse data
• Motivates others and leads by example
• Previous experience in planning for major incidents, risk reduction for health prevention
• In depth knowledge of NHS Guidance
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Management and Security Management

Qualifications

• Fire safety background with evidence of science- or engineering-based degree education and/or extensive experience of fire safety to master's level
• Certificate in Training Practice or extensive experience of preparing and delivering training
• Membership of a professional organisation (e.g. the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), the Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)
• Professional qualification in a fire-related subject
• Registered as a fire risk assessor with a recognised accreditation body

Personal Qualities

• Professional personal presentation and manner
• Positive attitude and flexible approach
• Must lead, drive health department forward, work flexibly, liaise with health service colleagues and Trust partners

Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment

• As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria specified in the person specification for this role.

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.

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust