Fire Safety Manager in Chester

Job summaryFire Safety Manager - Band 7 - Full time - PermanentWorking across both Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trusts, the post holder will provide Fire Safety advice and support to all levels of the organisation (including the Trust Board).The Postholder is responsible for the development of Trust Policy on Fire Safety interpreting the requirements of Legislation, NHS Fire Safety Policy and Guidance and to advise the Trust on implementation of Policy and Guidance and to monitor compliance against these.Provide line management and ongoing professional support to the Fire Safety Officers (x2).Oversee and co-ordinate a programme of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in accordance with HTM05-01 highlighting key risk areas for the Trusts whilst working collaboratively with the Operational Estate and Capital Estate Teams to develop plans to address and minimise risk. Develop comprehensive training programmes on Fire Safety for all existing staff, new staff and staff who work with other organisations located in Trust Premises. Liaison with External agencies including Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS)Main duties of the jobOversee and co-ordinate a programme of Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and audits across the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust estate (including community premises).Assess and comment on all fire safety proposals across the Trusts and ensure compliance with appropriate standards, highlighting any risks/concerns via the governance structure as appropriate.Survey fire safety installations and research new developments in fire technology to achieve improvements where necessary.Co-ordinate and undertake an annual schedule of fire drills/desktop exercises across the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and Tameside & Glossop Integrated Trust estate. Witnessing the effectiveness of evacuation arrangements and recommend remedial actions when necessary.Working in collaboration with the Learning & Development Team develop a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to ensure Trust staff receive suitable and sufficient fire safety training at appropriate intervals (as per the requirements of HTM 05-03: Operational Provisions. Part A: Training).Oversee and support the delivery of the Fire Safety Training programme for staff (including the delivery of 'Ad-Hoc' training when required).Attend training courses and seminars as appropriate to maintain personal knowledge of fire safety at the highest level.Investigate and prepare reports including recommendations for incidents of fire across the Trust.About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidaysNHS pension scheme membershipSalary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go furtherNHS Staff discountsCycle to work schemeSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debtStockport Credit Union- for local financial adviceDetailsDate posted21 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
Per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number362-ADM7Com-06-26-BJob locationsStepping Hill Hospital & Tameside HospitalStockport / AshtonSK2 7JEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
EssentialDegree in fire engineering or attendance at equivalent courses (SFPO or equivalent).Membership of a professional organisation (i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers IFE; Institute of Fire Prevention Officers IFPO).DesirableHTM 05-01 Fire Safety in the Design and Management in Healthcare Premises.
Knowledge
EssentialSignificant experience working at a Management level within an Estates & Facilities (E&F) environment.Experience of working within a multi-disciplined E&F Management Team.Experienced in working with colleagues from Hard FM and clinical services.Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation, in particular RRO and HTM guidance documents.Experience in carrying our Fire Risk Assessments on a wide range of premises including a hospital environment.Experience in analysing and reducing unwanted fire alarm activations.DesirableExperience of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) related contracts and monitoring procedures.
Experience
EssentialExperience of delivering Fire Safety Training at all levels.Experience of undertaking High Risk Fire Risk Assessments.Experience of reviewing building plans & specification of Fire Safety compliance.Experience of meeting targets & deadlines.DesirableExperience of working in Fire Safety in a Healthcare sector.Experience of working within a significant workforce covering a diverse structure of authority.
Skills & Abilities
EssentialCapable of delivering Fire Safety Training to a range of staff.Capable of autonomous working and prioritisation of own workload to meet deadlines.Experienced in dealing with fire related incidents in complex buildings.Ability to undertake fire safety audits.Make own judgements having considered the relevant legislation and guidance.Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to negotiate and exchange specialist information with enforcement agencies, contractors, suppliers and other specialist and non-specialist agencies.Able to analyse, compare and interpret complex reports.Possess keyboard skills to produce periodic reports.Ability to interpret and assimilate networked fire alarm systems.
Work Related Circumstances
EssentialOccupational Health Clearance.
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications
EssentialDegree in fire engineering or attendance at equivalent courses (SFPO or equivalent).Membership of a professional organisation (i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers IFE; Institute of Fire Prevention Officers IFPO).DesirableHTM 05-01 Fire Safety in the Design and Management in Healthcare Premises.
Knowledge
EssentialSignificant experience working at a Management level within an Estates & Facilities (E&F) environment.Experience of working within a multi-disciplined E&F Management Team.Experienced in working with colleagues from Hard FM and clinical services.Thorough knowledge of fire safety legislation, in particular RRO and HTM guidance documents.Experience in carrying our Fire Risk Assessments on a wide range of premises including a hospital environment.Experience in analysing and reducing unwanted fire alarm activations.DesirableExperience of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) related contracts and monitoring procedures.
Experience
EssentialExperience of delivering Fire Safety Training at all levels.Experience of undertaking High Risk Fire Risk Assessments.Experience of reviewing building plans & specification of Fire Safety compliance.Experience of meeting targets & deadlines.DesirableExperience of working in Fire Safety in a Healthcare sector.Experience of working within a significant workforce covering a diverse structure of authority.
Skills & Abilities
EssentialCapable of delivering Fire Safety Training to a range of staff.Capable of autonomous working and prioritisation of own workload to meet deadlines.Experienced in dealing with fire related incidents in complex buildings.Ability to undertake fire safety audits.Make own judgements having considered the relevant legislation and guidance.Have strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to negotiate and exchange specialist information with enforcement agencies, contractors, suppliers and other specialist and non-specialist agencies.Able to analyse, compare and interpret complex reports.Possess keyboard skills to produce periodic reports.Ability to interpret and assimilate networked fire alarm systems.
Work Related Circumstances
EssentialOccupational Health Clearance.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation TrustAddressStepping Hill Hospital & Tameside HospitalStockport / AshtonSK2 7JEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation TrustAddressStepping Hill Hospital & Tameside HospitalStockport / AshtonSK2 7JEUnited KingdomEmployer's website