Job summaryJoin Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as Head of Fire Safety and lead a vital service protecting patients, colleagues and visitors across our complex, multi-site estate.
As the Trust's senior fire safety expert, you will advise the Board and senior leaders, shape strategy and ensure compliance with fire and building safety legislation. You will bring substantial NHS fire safety experience, professional qualifications, strong leadership and the confidence to influence at every level. This is an opportunity to make a Trust-wide impact while leading an expert team in a challenging, high-profile role.
To apply for any of the exciting opportunities within this campaign,Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - Insight Executive Groupplease email your application to our dedicated recruitment team at: imperial@insightexecutive.co.uk When submitting your application, please: o state the title of the role you are applying for in the subject lineo attach a covering letter stating why you are applyingo attach your most recent and relevant CVo Please refer to the individual opportunities page for application closing dates and any role-specific information.
Main duties of the jobYou will lead the Trust's fire safety service, developing policies, strategies, risk assessments, evacuation plans and long-term improvement programmes.
You will oversee audits, fire safety systems, equipment, training, incident investigations and compliance across acute and community sites.
Working closely with senior leaders, clinical teams, capital projects, contractors and emergency services, you will provide authoritative advice and assurance.
You will manage the fire safety team, budgets and suppliers, monitor performance and present complex information to the Board, ensuring fire risks are effectively controlled and continuous improvements are delivered.
About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment posted08 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary
88,250 to 100,355 a year
pa inclusive
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number290-CR-2087Job locationsTrustwideLondonW2 1NYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
EssentialInstitution of Fire Engineers (IFE) - MemberThe Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) - MemberNEBOSH Certificate in Fire SafetyMaster's degree or equivalent in operational fire safety managementIFSM Fire Risk Assessment ValidationIFSM TFRAR Tier 3 RegistrationFire Protection Association (FPA) - MembeFPA Level 3 - Fire Door InspectionFPA Level 3 Passive Fire Protection - IntermediateFPA Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk AssessmentFPA Fire Safety Design of BuildingsNAHFO Membership and CPDDesirableOther teacher or training qualificationsEvidence of continuing professional development
Experience
EssentialAt least 3 years' experience working as a Fire Safety Manager (or equivalent) in the NHSExpert knowledge of fire safety legislation and management systems including the NHS HTM 05 suite of documentsAt least 5 years' experience of supervising the preparation of Fire Risk Assessments and validating the final documentationExperience of working at a senior and Board level with external bodies such as Fire and Rescue Services. DesirableExperience of procuring and implementing Fire Risk Assessment IT systemsExperience of Microsoft Office would be an advantage, although training will be given where necessary
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
EssentialSignificant experience of development of Fire Safety Policies and Procedures. Extensive practical application of fire prevention theory and highly developed specialist detailed knowledge of building fire design and constructionDesirableUnderstanding of clinical and operational requirements of Trust departments in order to plan and manage suitable fire safety arrangements Professional in approach, outward looking and confident
Person Specification
Qualifications / Education
EssentialInstitution of Fire Engineers (IFE) - MemberThe Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) - MemberNEBOSH Certificate in Fire SafetyMaster's degree or equivalent in operational fire safety managementIFSM Fire Risk Assessment ValidationIFSM TFRAR Tier 3 RegistrationFire Protection Association (FPA) - MembeFPA Level 3 - Fire Door InspectionFPA Level 3 Passive Fire Protection - IntermediateFPA Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk AssessmentFPA Fire Safety Design of BuildingsNAHFO Membership and CPDDesirableOther teacher or training qualificationsEvidence of continuing professional development
Experience
EssentialAt least 3 years' experience working as a Fire Safety Manager (or equivalent) in the NHSExpert knowledge of fire safety legislation and management systems including the NHS HTM 05 suite of documentsAt least 5 years' experience of supervising the preparation of Fire Risk Assessments and validating the final documentationExperience of working at a senior and Board level with external bodies such as Fire and Rescue Services. DesirableExperience of procuring and implementing Fire Risk Assessment IT systemsExperience of Microsoft Office would be an advantage, although training will be given where necessary
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
EssentialSignificant experience of development of Fire Safety Policies and Procedures.
Extensive practical application of fire prevention theory and highly developed specialist detailed knowledge of building fire design and constructionDesirableUnderstanding of clinical and operational requirements of Trust departments in order to plan and manage suitable fire safety arrangements Professional in approach, outward looking and confidentDisclosure 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 nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressTrustwideLondonW2 1NYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressTrustwideLondonW2 1NYUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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