Fire Safety Officer

Salary: £41,563 – £48,863 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time Location: Cross-site NHS acute hospital environment Closing date: 5th June 2026 at 12 noon About the Organisation We are a specialist facilities management and property services organisation supporting NHS services across a complex and diverse healthcare estate. Our work ensures safe, compliant and high-quality environments that enable the effective delivery of frontline patient care. Fire safety is a critical component of our operations, safeguarding patients, staff, visitors and infrastructure across multiple clinical and non-clinical settings. Join Our Team We are seeking a skilled and motivated Fire Safety Officer to join our established Fire Safety Team, providing professional fire safety expertise across a multi-site acute healthcare environment. This is an operational role supporting the delivery of fire safety compliance, risk management and assurance. You will act as a competent person for fire safety, working closely with estates, clinical and operational teams to ensure safe and compliant environments. Key Responsibilities * Undertake and maintain fire risk assessments, fire plans and evacuation strategies across all managed premises * Monitor compliance with fire safety legislation, standards and guidance, supporting corrective actions where required * Maintain accurate fire safety records and contribute to assurance reporting, risk management processes and preventative planning * Investigate fire incidents, near misses and false alarms, producing reports and recommending proportionate actions * Coordinate routine fire safety activities including fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, drills, inspections and equipment oversight * Provide specialist advice to support maintenance, refurbishment and capital projects, ensuring fire safety considerations are appropriately addressed * Liaise with Fire and Rescue Services, regulatory bodies, contractors and other stakeholders regarding compliance and inspections * Deliver fire safety training, including inductions, refresher training and fire warden development * Plan, coordinate and evaluate fire drills and evacuation exercises, identifying improvements where required * Work collaboratively across estates, health and safety and operational teams to support effective fire safety management across sites Ideal Candidate * Relevant fire safety experience within a large or complex organisation * Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and its application in practice * Experience undertaking fire risk assessments, audits and compliance activity * Experience delivering training and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders * Ability to provide clear, proportionate and practical fire safety advice * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload and competing priorities * Educated to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent), with relevant fire safety or health and safety qualifications * Membership of a relevant professional body and commitment to continuing professional development Recruitment Timetable Closing date: 5th June 2026 at 12 noon Interviews: To be confirmed How to Apply Please submit your CV and supporting statement