Fire & Security Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join UHDB as a Fire & Security Manager, leading fire safety and security services across diverse healthcare sites. The role involves providing strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring compliance with legislation and NHS guidance. You will work with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and promote a strong safety culture. The position requires cross-site working and accountability for contracted-out security services.
Key responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for fire safety management and security service contracts.
- Ensure the Trust remains compliant with all relevant legislation, NHS guidance, and industry best practice.
- Drive continuous improvement and promote a strong culture of safety and security.
- Act as the Trust's senior specialist advisor on all fire and security matters.
- Develop, implement, and monitor effective fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
- Manage contracted-out security services, ensuring effective contract management and performance monitoring.
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent experience in Fire Safety, Security Management, or related discipline
- Management qualification (e.g. ILM Level 5/7, postgraduate qualification) or equivalent experience
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent)
- Experience working with HTMs and NHS Fire code
- Experience in a large, complex organisation (preferably NHS or public sector)
- Full drivers licence and access to a vehicle to travel to all 5 sites
Desirable criteria
- NEBOSH General Certificate
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 4d ago · Closes in 10d
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Fire & Security Manager
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
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. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, you will ensure the Trust remains compliant with all relevant legislation, NHS guidance, and industry best practice, while driving continuous improvement and promoting a strong culture of safety and security throughout the organisation.
Main duties of the job
As Fire & Security Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe, secure, and compliant environment across UHDB's hospital sites. Providing strategic leadership and expert advice, you will lead the Trust's approach to fire safety and physical sec
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