Fire Manager

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust are fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

This vacancy involves cross site working. Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UHDB as our Fire & Security Manager, leading the Trust's fire safety and security services across our diverse healthcare sites. In this key role, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for fire safety management and security service contracts, helping to create a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, visitors, and Trust assets.

Main duties of the job include:

• Providing strategic leadership and expert advice on fire safety and physical security.
• Acting as the Trust's senior specialist advisor on all fire and security matters.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop, implement, and monitor effective fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, NHS guidance, and industry best practice.
• Managing contracted-out security services, ensuring effective contract management and performance monitoring.

In return we will offer development opportunities, both professional and leadership development, ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond, and staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If we receive a high number of applications for this position, we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.