Fire Safety Manager in Ashton-under-Lyne

Insight Executive has partnered exclusively with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a Fire Safety and Compliance Manager for this exciting senior estates opportunity. This is a key role within the Trust’s Capital, Estates and Facilities function, providing professional fire safety leadership across a complex healthcare estate. You will ensure the Trust has the right assurance, governance and compliance arrangements in place, supporting safe environments for patients, staff, visitors and service users.

You will lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of fire safety policies, systems, procedures and emergency plans, while providing expert advice across capital schemes, refurbishment works, fire risk assessments, training, audits and statutory reporting. This role would suit an experienced fire safety professional who can combine technical knowledge with strong leadership, judgement and stakeholder engagement.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with:

• Healthcare fire safety experience is essential, ideally gained within an NHS or mental health environment.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, fire risk assessment, Building Regulations, HTM guidance and relevant codes of practice, alongside suitable fire safety qualifications.
• Senior management experience, the ability to work across a multi-site estate, and the confidence to advise, challenge and influence colleagues, contractors and external partners.

This is an opportunity to take on a visible and important role within a Trust where fire safety, compliance and patient-centred environments are critical to the delivery of care. Apply today using the link within this job advertisement.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Harry Allen, Manager at Insight Executive, who is leading this recruitment campaign.