Fire Safety Business Partner

This is a specialist, organisation-wide role responsible for leading fire safety across The London Clinic estate. As the Fire Safety Business Partner, you will act as the subject matter expert, ensuring effective fire prevention, compliance, and emergency preparedness across all sites. Working closely with Estates, Projects, and operational teams, you will provide clear, practical guidance on fire safety, influence decision making, and ensure robust systems, policies, and training are in place.

Job Title: Fire Safety Business Partner. Department: Health and Safety. Hours: 37.5 Monday Friday 09 30. Contract: Permanent. Salary: £58,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on fire risk assessment actions, ensuring all identified risks are addressed effectively to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Provide expert advice on fire legislation and standards, ensuring the organisation remains fully compliant with current regulations including the Building Safety Act 2024
• Interpret and apply fire safety guidance in practical settings, supporting teams to implement safe and workable solutions across a complex estate
• Review and develop fire safety policies and procedures, ensuring they remain current, robust and aligned to organisational needs
• Design and deliver fire safety training programmes, equipping staff with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Carry out fire safety inspections and audits, identifying gaps and driving continuous improvement in fire safety standards
• Develop and maintain fire prevention and emergency evacuation plans, ensuring preparedness across all sites and services
• Investigate fire related incidents and alarm activations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Work in partnership with Estates and Projects teams, ensuring fire safety is embedded from the outset in all developments and refurbishments
• Liaise with external authorities and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on all fire safety matters

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety or equivalent
• Proven experience in a fire safety role within a complex organisation, ideally healthcare
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2024, British Standards and relevant guidance
• Experience carrying out fire risk assessments, inspections and audits
• Ability to develop fire safety policies, procedures and emergency plans
• Experience delivering fire safety training to a range of audiences
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience working collaboratively with Estates, Projects and Health and Safety teams
• Practical, solutions focused approach with strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development with clear career pathways and access to further education

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.