At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fire risk management and ensure safety compliance in a healthcare setting.
- Company: Join the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability's dedicated Estates team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a permanent contract.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in fire safety for patients and staff.
- Qualifications: Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 58000 £ per year.
Responsible to: Head of Estates/Fire Safety Manager
Hours: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Salary: £50,000-£58,000 depending on experience
Location: Putney, London (some hybrid working flexibility)
Contract type: Permanent
Join the Estates team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro‑disability and play a key role in protecting patients, staff, visitors and infrastructure through expert fire risk management and fire safety training. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fire safety professional to act as RHN’s competent person for fire risk management, leading on compliance, training, risk assessment and continuous improvement across a complex healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead on fire risk management and support statutory compliance across the RHN estate
- Oversee fire risk assessments, audits and remedial action plans
- Provide specialist technical advice on fire safety, capital projects and building compliance
- Develop and deliver role‑specific fire safety training programmes
- Support emergency preparedness, evacuation planning and incident response
- Work closely with clinical teams, estates, contractors and external regulators including the Fire & Rescue Service
- Monitor fire safety performance, analyse trends and contribute to governance reporting
Qualifications
- Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or working towards)
- Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent)
- At least 12 months’ experience in a fire safety or fire risk management role
- Strong working knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations 2010
- Strong working knowledge of fire risk assessment principles and fire safety legislation
- Experience identifying and managing complex fire risks
- Experience developing or delivering fire safety training programmes
Fire Risk Management Advisor in London employer: Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM)
At the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of our patients and staff. With competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to continuous improvement in fire safety, our team members are empowered to make a meaningful impact in a complex healthcare environment. Located in Putney, London, we also provide some hybrid working flexibility, ensuring a balanced work-life experience.
Contact Details:
Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM) Recruitment Team
