Head of Fire Safety
JOB_53598854750898Job type
TemporaryLocation
South West EnglandWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Health And SafetyIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Circa £600 p/day
Head of Fire Safety, IFSM
Your new company
Join a leading NHS Trust in South West England, committed to delivering outstanding patient care and maintaining the highest standards of safety across its estate. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring fire safety compliance and protecting patients, staff, and visitors on a 6 month rolling contract basis.
Your new role
As the Interim Head of Fire Safety you will act as the Trust’s competent person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You will:
Lead the development and implementation of the Trust’s Fire Safety Management Strategy.
Provide assurance to senior leadership on compliance with NHS Firecode (HTM 05 series) and statutory requirements.
Oversee fire risk assessments and ensure timely remedial actions.
Advise on fire safety aspects of capital projects and liaise with external agencies.
Manage and mentor the Fire Safety Team, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
What you'll need to succeed
Degree or equivalent in Fire Safety Engineering or related discipline.
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Institute of Fire Engineers).
Extensive experience in fire safety management within large, complex organisations (healthcare desirable).
Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
What you'll get in return
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
Competitive Day Rate
Long Term Contract
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Aziz Rumani, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in London-Central, 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, Telephone 0207 259 8724