Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Head of Fire Safety to lead the fire safety service across its acute and community sites. The post sets the Trust's fire safety policy, strategy and risk assessment, and advises the Board and senior leaders. It covers a complex, multi-site estate and leads the fire safety team, budgets and suppliers. Fit depends on substantial NHS fire safety experience and professional fire qualifications; flexible working will be considered.
What the job involves
- Lead the Trust's fire safety service, developing policies, strategies, risk assessments, evacuation plans and long-term improvement programmes
- Oversee audits, fire safety systems, equipment, training, incident investigations and compliance across acute and community sites
- Advise the Board and senior leaders, shape strategy and ensure compliance with fire and building safety legislation
- Work with senior leaders, clinical teams, capital projects, contractors and emergency services to give authoritative advice and assurance
- Manage the fire safety team, budgets and suppliers
- Monitor performance and present complex information to the Board
- Ensure fire risks are effectively controlled and continuous improvements are delivered
Qualifications
- Membership of the IFE, IFSM, FPA and NAHFO, with NAHFO CPD
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
- Master's degree or equivalent in operational fire safety management
- FPA Level 3 fire door inspection
- FPA Level 3 passive fire protection (intermediate)
- FPA Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment
Registration & licences
- IFSM TFRAR Tier 3 registration
- IFSM fire risk assessment validation
Experience
- At least 3 years as a Fire Safety Manager (or equivalent) in the NHS
- Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation and management systems, including the NHS HTM 05 suite
- At least 5 years supervising fire risk assessments and validating final documentation
- Senior and Board-level experience working with external bodies such as Fire and Rescue Services
Skills & knowledge
- Significant experience developing fire safety policies and procedures
- Extensive practical application of fire prevention theory
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of building fire design and construction, including the FPA Fire Safety Design of Buildings qualification
Nice to have
- Other teacher or training qualifications
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience procuring and implementing fire risk assessment IT systems
- Microsoft Office experience (training given where necessary)
- Understanding of the clinical and operational requirements of Trust departments
- Professional, outward-looking and confident approach
What's offered
- Career development
- Flexible working and wellbeing support
- Staff recognition scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car lease schemes
- Season ticket loan
- Membership options for onsite leisure facilities
- Consideration of flexible, part-time or job-share working
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